How Many Titles Has Lionel Messi Won in His Career?
The Argentine star keeps adding to his tally, and after winning the MLS Supporters' Shield, he extends his lead as the footballer with the most titles in history.
Thanks to the MLS Supporters' Shield that Inter Miami won this Wednesday, Lionel Messi secured his 46th title, extending his lead as the footballer with the most trophies in history.
Inter Miami defeated Columbus Crew 3-2, with Messi scoring a double and Luis Suárez adding a goal. The victory secured the title, which recognizes the best team of the regular season in MLS.
The Florida team now has two titles in its short history, both arriving after Messi's signing: the 2023 Leagues Cup and the 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield.
Inter Miami also has the chance to win the MLS Cup, which is awarded to the winner of the MLS playoffs. The team will have home-field advantage, including in a potential final.
With 46 trophies in his unparalleled career—he also won the Copa América with Argentina this year—Messi, according to BeSoccer data for EFE, leads Brazilian Dani Alves, who has 44 titles.
Following them are Egypt's Hossam Ashour (39), Spain's Andrés Iniesta (38), and Brazil's Maxwell (37). Further down the list are Spain’s Gerard Piqué and Wales' Ryan Giggs with 36 titles, joined tonight by Spain’s Sergio Busquets, who also claimed his 36th title with the MLS Supporters' Shield.
With 35 titles are Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, France’s Karim Benzema, and Britain's Kenny Dalglish.
After this latest victory, Messi has won 14 titles alongside Busquets, Jordi Alba, and Luis Suárez, though this is their first one together at Inter Miami, as Suárez joined the team this year and did not win the 2023 Leagues Cup.
The previous 13 trophies of this golden quartet were won at Barcelona, including four La Liga titles, four Copa del Reys, one Champions League, one UEFA Super Cup, two Spanish Super Cups, and one Club World Cup.