10 players with most trophies in history, Messi leads after Inter Miami heroics

Lionel Messi is officially the most decorated player in football history following Inter Miami's heroics in the Leagues Cup.

The football icon took his trophy haul to 44 after helping the Major League Soccer club secure the title on August 20.

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner has been impressive since he joined the Florida-based outfit in the summer, scoring in every match he has featured.

Messi was ultimately pivotal as Inter Miami secured their first-ever trophy following their Leagues Cup triumph.

According to transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano, the Floridian franchise clinching the title has seen the Barcelona legend become the most decorated player in history.

How many trophies has Messi won?

The Argentina international has won an eyewatering 44 major trophies in his glittering career spanning nearly two decades. He won most of these during his time with Barcelona, where he spent most of his football journey.

Messi won 10 La Liga titles at Camp Nou outfit, along with four UEFA Champions League crowns, seven Copa Del Rey titles, eight Spanish Super Cups, three FIFA Club World Cups, and three UEFA Super Cups.

After joining Paris Saint-Germain, he added two Ligue 1 titles and one Trophée de Champions.

He has also enjoyed significant success with Argentina's national team, winning the FIFA World Cup in 2022 as well as the Finalissima, a Copa America, an Olympic gold medal, and the U20 World Cup, per GiveMeSport.

Top 10 most decorated footballers

10. Kenny Dalglish (35 trophies)

9. Cristiano Ronaldo (35 trophies)

8. Sergio Busquets (36 trophies)

7. Ryan Giggs (36 trophies)

6. Gerard Pique (37 trophies)

5. Andres Iniesta (37 trophies)

4. Maxwell (37 trophies)

3. Hossam Ashour (39 trophies)

2. Dani Alves (43 trophies)

1. Lionel Messi (44 trophies).