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The UEFA Champions League is the pinnacle of European club football, and winning it is a thing of pride for any footballer. There are several players that have won it multiple times, entrenching their names into the UCL folklore. In this article, we take a look at the top 10 footballers that have won the most Champions League titles.
Real Madrid have dominated the Champions League, with 15 titles to their name, making them the most successful club in the competition’s history. The next most UCL title wins is seven by AC Milan.
Knowing this, it is no shock that Real Madrid players dominate the top 10 list of players that have won the most UCL titles.
Here is a list of the top 10 players with the most Champions League titles in history.
Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid) - 6 UCL titles
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Carvajal is an underrated member of the modern Real Madrid side that dominated the UCL for several years. The Spanish right-back won the UCL in 2013-14, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2021-22, and 2023-24, never losing a final.
The defender even scored the opening goal in Madrid's 2023-24 final triumph over Borussia Dortmund.
Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) – 6 UCL titles
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The German maestro’s calm passing and composure defined Madrid’s midfield success. Kroos won his first Champions League with Bayern Munich in 2012-13, then added five more with Real Madrid in 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2021-22 and 2023-24.
His consistency and control in high-pressure games made him one of the era’s most complete midfielders.
Francisco Gento (Real Madrid) – 6 UCL titles
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A winger by trade, Gento was rated as one of the greatest in his generation and in football history. The Spaniard was voted by IFFHS (International Federation of Football History and Statistics) as the greatest Spanish footballer and 30th greatest world footballer of the 20th century.
He was the first player to win the UCL six times, though it was called the European Cup at the time.
Gento lifted the title in 1955–56, 1956–57, 1957–58, 1958–59, 1959–60, and 1965–66, while he played in eight finals.
Luka Modrić (Real Madrid) – 6 UCL titles
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Like Carvajal, Modric never lost a UCL final, winning six titles spread across 2013-14, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2021-22, and 2023-24.
After winning the last one in 2025, he became the second-oldest player to lift the UCL trophy, just behind AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini.
Nacho (Real Madrid) – 6 UCL titles
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Nacho’s loyalty to Real Madrid has been richly rewarded with six Champions League titles. The versatile defender, capable of playing anywhere across the backline, lifted the trophy in 2013-14, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2021-22, and 2023-24.
Despite often being a squad player, his consistency and reliability in big moments made him a quiet cornerstone of Madrid’s modern golden era.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United, Real Madrid) – 5 UCL titles
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One of the greatest players in history, Ronaldo’s name is synonymous with Champions League success. He won his first title with Manchester United in 2007-08, before adding four more with Real Madrid in 2013-14, 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-18.
Ronaldo remains the competition’s all-time top scorer and was decisive in several finals, embodying Madrid’s European dominance.
Paolo Maldini (AC Milan) – 5 UCL titles
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Maldini spent his entire career with AC Milan, winning five European Cups and Champions League titles, showing class along the way.
The Italian icon lifted the trophy in 1988-89, 1989-90, 1993-94, 2002-03, and 2006-07.
He was famous for his calmness and leadership, even scoring in the 2005 final loss against Liverpool, aged 36.
Alfredo Di Stéfano (Real Madrid) – 5 UCL titles
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A legend of the early European Cup era, Di Stéfano was the heartbeat of the Real Madrid side that dominated the 1950s. He won five straight titles between 1955-56 and 1959-60, scoring in every final he played.
His all-around brilliance set the standard for what it meant to be a complete footballer.
José María Zárraga (Real Madrid) – 5 UCL titles
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Zárraga captained Real Madrid during their golden European era, winning five consecutive European Cups from 1955-56 to 1959-60. A tough and intelligent midfielder, he was known for his leadership and tactical awareness.
He remains one of the club’s earliest and most respected European icons.
Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) – 5 UCL titles
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Benzema was central to Real Madrid’s dominance in the 2010s, winning the Champions League in 2013-14, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, and 2021-22.
His intelligence, link-up play, and clutch goals – especially during the 2021-22 campaign – elevated him into the conversation among football’s all-time great forwards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has won the most Champions League titles in history?
Five players are tied for the most Champions League titles won by a player in history, and they all played for Real Madrid.
The quintet of Toni Kroos, Dani Carvajal, Francisco "Paco" Gento, Luka Modric and Nacho all won six UCL titles, making them the most successful players in the history of the competition.