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Top Ten Players Who Have Won the Most Trophies with Messi Ahead of Ronaldo

On May 17, 2025, the IFFHS published its list of the all-time top 10 footballers, ranking Lionel Messi as the foremost player in football history.
This list resulted from comparing players' skill, titles, influence, consistency, and legacy, with Messi outranking icons like Pelé and Maradona.
Messi has won 46 official trophies, holds eight Ballon d’Or titles, and secured major achievements including the 2022 FIFA World Cup and four Champions League wins.
Cristiano Ronaldo ranked fourth with five Ballon d’Or awards, 33 major trophies, over 900 goals, and five Champions League titles, while Pelé and Maradona remain in the top three.
The list reinforces Messi’s status as the greatest footballer and fuels ongoing debate between Messi and Ronaldo about the game's all-time best player.

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Top ten players who have won the most trophies with Messi ahead of Ronaldo

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