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All footballers dream of winning titles. Only a select few are able to do so, and winning even one trophy is an achievement not many can boast of.
However, there are certain players who have enjoyed stellar careers at the very top, playing for some of the best managers in the world on some of the best sides. These players have an incredible trophy cabinet and have established their legacy as some of the greatest players to have played the game.
While winning trophies is not the only goal of playing football, these players have managed to win at a phenomenal rate.
We look at the:
Most successful players in football history
Note: Cristiano Ronaldo just missed out with 33 trophies
#5 Vitor Baia - 34 trophies
The most decorated goalkeeper in football, Vitor Baia spent most of his playing career representing Porto.
A product of the Porto academy, Baia made his debut for the first team in 1988. He would make 315 appearances in all competitions for the club during his first spell at the club, joining Barcelona in 1996. However, Baia endured a difficult second season at the club, returning to Porto in 1999. Here he would spend the rest of his playing career making 210 appearances in all competitions during his second spell.
Baia won 10 Primeira Liga titles as well as a Champions League trophy with Porto, and also won La Liga once with Barcelona. The Portugal international retired in 2007.
#4 Gerard Pique and Sir Kenny Dalglish - 35 trophies
Gerard Pique
One of the best centre-backs in the world during his prime, Gerard Pique continues to be an important player for Barcelona.
Pique rejoined Barcelona from Manchester United in 2008 for a fee of £4.5 million. The Spain international immediately established himself as a crucial member of the Barcelona backline, impressing with his passing, aerial ability and technical qualities.
The 34-year old has made 559 appearances in all competitions for the club. He has won eight La Liga titles and three Champions League trophies, as well as a Premier League title and a Champions League trophy with Manchester United.
Sir Kenny Dalglish
Meanwhile, Sir Kenny Dalglish spent his playing career representing only two clubs.
Dalglish made his name at Celtic, a prolific striker whose performances helped Celtic win four Scottish league titles. The Scotland international made 338 appearances in all competitions for Celtic, scoring 173 goals and joined Liverpool in 1977.
Here Dalglish became one of the best forwards in the world. He enjoyed a trophy-laden spell at the club, with his goals establishing him as a firm fan favorite. He made 515 appearances in all competitions for the club, scoring 172 goals and winning six English league titles. He retired in 1990, and twice became Liverpool manager.
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#3 Ryan Giggs- 36 trophies
Regarded as one of the best wingers of his generation, Ryan Giggs is a legend at Manchester United.
A one-club man, Giggs spent his entire career with the Old Trafford outfit. The Wales international made 963 appearances in all competitions for the club since his debut in 1990, scoring 168 goals and winning 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies.
A winger with good speed, technique and strong fitness levels, Giggs also managed Manchester United on an interim basis. He is currently the manager of the Wales national team.
#2 Lionel Messi, Maxwell and Andres Iniesta- 37 trophies
Lionel Messi
Arguably the greatest player to have played the game, Lionel Messi won his 37th trophy yesterday after beating Athletic Bilbao to lift the Copa del Rey.
One of the best players in world football, Messi continues to dominate discussions with his performances and with his uncertain future at Barcelona. The Argentina international's contract expires in the summer and there have been heavy links to Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain.
Messi has spent his entire career at Barcelona so far, making 771 appearances in all competitions and scoring 665 goals. It remains to be seen what the superstar will do come summer.
Maxwell
Maxwell played for some of the biggest clubs in the world and was a reliable left-back who never disappointed with his performances.
Maxwell made his name at Ajax, with his performances for the Dutch giants earning a move to Inter Milan. After three seasons with the Nerazzurri, he moved to Barcelona, joining Paris Saint-Germain after two and a half seasons with the Catalan club.
The Brazil international and superstar striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic enjoy a good friendship, and were teammates at Ajax, Inter Milan, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. Maxwell won league titles with all the clubs he played for, and won the Champions League with Barcelona.
Andres Iniesta
One of the greatest midfielders of all time, Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi were two key players in Pep Guardiola's great Barcelona side.
A product of Barcelona's famed La Masia academy, Iniesta made his debut for the club in 2002. The Spain international would form a world-class midfield partnership with Xavi, with the two renowned for their passing ability. Iniesta was well-known for his technical ability, discipline and dribbling.
The 36-year old made 674 appearances in all competitions for Barcelona, winning nine La Liga titles and four Champions League trophies. Iniesta was also a part of the Spain sides which won two European Championships and one FIFA World Cup. He currently plays for Japanese club Vissel Kobe.
#1 Dani Alves- 42 trophies
Like Pique, Messi and Iniesta, Dani Alves was part of the great Barcelona side under the management of Pep Guardiola.
One of the best right-backs of the modern generation, Alves joined Barcelona from Sevilla in 2008 for a fee of £32 million. The Brazil international impressed with attacking play, creativity and crossing ability, and was utilized higher up the pitch on certain occasions.
Alves made 391 appearances in all competitions for Barcelona, scoring 21 goals. He also made appearances for Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain, and currently plays for Brazilian club Sao Paulo.
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