5 most decorated footballers of all time
Ever since its inception, football has had no scarcity in the number of legends who have graced the game. These heavyweights have left an ever-lasting mark with their contributions to the game.
Unsurprisingly, the legends that we are familiar with have a number of medals to boast in their trophy cabinets. These laurels stand as solid proof as to why these men have gone down as greats in the game's history.
However, in spite of their stellar achievements, well-known names like Messi, Ronaldo, Pele, Zidane and Maradona hardly make it to the list of the 5 most decorated players in the sport.
On that note, let's have a look at the players who have denied them the honour:
#5 Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi (32 trophies)
Two of the greatest players to serve the Catalan club in their illustrious history, Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi have been the biggest contributors to Barcelona's revival from the dark ages in the early 2000s.
The duo lifted 32 trophies together as their friendship blossomed on the pitch over the years. Their collection includes an impressive haul of 9 La Liga titles and 4 Champions League titles. In addition to that, they have clinched the Copa del Rey 6 times, the Supercopa de Espana 7 times, followed by the UEFA Super Cup (3) and the FIFA Club World Cup (3).
While Iniesta has now agreed a move to China, it remains to be seen whether he can maintain his trophy tally alongside Leo Messi, who is sure to climb higher up this list in the years to come.