Ronaldo, Messi, Pique: Which footballer has won the most trophies? | OneFootball

Gerard Pique is retiring from football this weekend.

The Barcelona defender made the shock announcement on Thursday evening, stating he will be hanging up his boots after the match against Almeria.

The 35-year-old will go down as one of the greatest defenders football has ever seen.

In a video message, he said: “Football has given me everything. Barcelona has given me everything. You, culers (Barcelona fans), have given me everything.

“And now that [this] kid’s dreams have come true, I want to tell you that I’ve decided that now is the time to bring this journey to its end.

“This Saturday’s game will be my last at Camp Nou. I will become a regular fan. I will support the team. I will pass my love for Barcelona to my children.

“And you know me – sooner or later, I’ll be back.”

Pique has had an incredible career

Pique came through Barcelona’s La Masia academy before moving to Manchester United as a 17-year-old. However, despite winning the League Cup, Premier League and Champions League, he made just 23 appearances under Sir Alex Ferguson before a return to Barcelona.

And under Pep Guardiola at Camp Nou, Pique became one of the best defenders in world football for both club and country.

The trophies came regularly as the Spaniard won everything there was to win.

In fact, Pique will retire with 37 major trophies to his name. That makes him the player with the sixth-most trophies in football history.

Incredible.

The 10 players with the most trophies in football history

But who else makes the top 10? Well, there are plenty of familiar names – although a couple you probably wouldn’t predict. All data comes from Sportsbrief.

=9. Cristiano Ronaldo | 34 Trophies

Ronaldo has won trophies in England, Spain, Italy and on the international stage. While he may be the best goalscorer in history, he’s not the most successful…

9. Vitor Baia | 34 Trophies

The former goalkeeper spent most of his career at Porto, sweeping up Portuguese trophies for many years. He also had a spell at Barcelona.

8. Kenny Dalglish | 35 Trophies

Dalglish played for Liverpool during their most successful era, winning numerous league titles and three European Cups.

7. Ryan Giggs | 36 Trophies

Giggs spent his entire career at Manchester United, playing almost 1000 games. He won an incredible 13 Premier League titles.

=4. Gerard Pique | 37 Trophies

The man of the hour. League titles in England and Spain, four Champions Leagues and well as the European Championships and World Cup for Spain.

=4. Maxwell | 37 Trophies

Trophies followed Maxwell everywhere he went. Whether it was with Cruzeiro in Brazil, Ajax in the Netherlands, Inter Milan in Italy, Paris Saint-Germain in France or Barcelona in Spain.

4. Andres Iniesta | 37 Trophies

Iniesta was part of the Barcelona side that dominated domestic football and the Spanish that dominated the international scene. He’s also won a couple of trophies in Japan.

3. Hossam Ashour | 39 Trophies

The Egyptian legend represented Al Ahly for 17 seasons, winning trophies aplenty. They include the Egyptian Premier League, Egyptian Cup, Egyptian Super Cup, CAF Champions League, CAF Confederation Cup, and African Super Cup.

2. Lionel Messi | 41 Trophies

Of course, Messi was going to feature. He swept up at Barcelona while also leading Argentina to the Copa America. Now at Paris Saint-Germain, Messi has the opportunity to become No.1 very soon…

1. Dani Alves | 44 Trophies

Alves is the most successful player in football history… for now. The Brazilian has won titles with Juventus, Sao Paulo, PSG and Barcelona. Among his honours are six La Liga titles, three Champions League titles, one Serie A title, and two Ligue 1 titles. He’s also won two Copa Americas for his country. He should enjoy the title of the most decorated football ever while he can.