For many, Lionel Messi is the greatest footballer of all time, and it's hard not to make a case for him. Messi has won seven Ballon d'Or awards, was the winner of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball, and has won LaLiga's Pichichi Trophy eight times as the tournament's top scorer. Messi has won national championships, international titles, Olympic gold medals, and intercontinental titles. Here are all the trophies Lionel Messi has won in his career for his teams, as compiled by Win Betting Tips.
How many trophies has Lionel Messi won in total?
Lionel Messi has won a total of 45 trophies in his illustrious career. The Argentine has won five trophies with Argentina, including four at senior level and two at youth level. At PSG and Inter Miami, Messi has won one trophy each. Leo shined at Barcelona, where he has won 35 trophies.
Messi's individual honors include winning the FIFA World Player of the Year in 2009 and 2019, as well as being named La Liga Player of the Year six times. His most prestigious personal accolade is his record eighth Ballon d'Or.
Messi is a top scorer, assist maker, leader and record breaker for both club and country. Messi is Barcelona and Argentina's all-time leading goalscorer, but that's not all: the Argentine magician is also the all-time leading goalscorer in LaLiga history! All of these titles and awards really make Lionel Messi one of the best soccer players of all time, if not the best.
45 Trophies of Lionel Messi
Messi's Trophies with Argentina (6)
Lionel Messi has won six titles with Argentina, four at senior level and two at youth level. In each of those titles, Messi was a key player in Argentina's victory.
1. 2024 Copa America
Lionel Messi was a key player in the team's victory at the Copa America in the United States in 2024, where he played five games and scored a goal against Canada. His presence has been marked by injuries. He initially missed the match against Peru with a right quadriceps injury, and in the final against Colombia, he was forced off with a sprained right ankle.
2. 2022 FIFA World Cup
In his fifth World Cup appearance, Messi led Argentina to victory in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. He was instrumental in the winning team, scoring seven goals in the tournament (including one in the final).
3. Finalissima - 2022
It was Argentina's 3-0 win over Euro Cup winners Italy in the final held at Wembley, where the Copa America winners defeated the European champions. Messi did not score in the match but was a major threat to the Italian defence.
4. 2021 Copa América
This was Lionel Messi's first major trophy with Argentina after a 1-0 win over Brazil in the final. For Messi, it was a huge weight lifted off his shoulders when he finally won a title with his national team at senior level. It is important to note that this championship was won on Brazilian soil, which made it all the sweeter for Messi and his team.
5. 2008 Olympics
At the Beijing Olympics, Argentina beat Nigeria in the final with a goal from Angel di Maria to win their second Olympic gold medal in four years.
6. 2005 FIFA U-20 World Cup
Messi won his first youth title for Argentina at the 2005 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He played in that team alongside Sergio Agüero, Pablo Zabaleta and Fernando Gago.
Messi's Trophies with Barcelona (35 Trophies)
At Barcelona, it's a different story, Lionel Messi has won more trophies with the Catalan giants, more than 30, out of a total of 35. Messi has not only won trophies at FC Barcelona, he was also part of what many consider to be the best team of all time between 2009-2014, far surpassing Real Madrid.
Messi's list of trophies at Barcelona is as follows:
- La Liga 10
- Copa del Rey 7
- Spanish Super Cup 8
- UEFA Champions League 4
- UEFA Super Cup 3 and
- FIFA Club World Cup 3
Messi has been able to beat the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Juventus on his way to the UEFA Champions League. At the FIFA Club World Cup, Barcelona beat Estudiantes, River Plate and Santos to win the world's best team award.
Messi's trophies with PSG (3 trophies)
Messi has won three trophies with Paris Saint-Germain. In terms of long-term titles, he won Ligue 1 in 2021-22 and 2022-23 with the Parisian side. He also claimed the 2022 Trophée des Champions.
Messi's trophies with Inter Miami (1 trophy)
In 2023, Messi won the League Cup, putting in an iconic performance in which he scored ten goals in just seven games. He scored against Cruz Azul, Atlanta United (2), Orlando City (2), FC Dallas (2), Charlotte FC, Philadelphia Union, and Nashville in his first full tournament with the Herons.
Lionel Messi's individual honours
- Ballon d'Or: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023
- FIFA World Player of the Year/FIFA Ballon d'Or/FIFA Men's Player of the Year: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2022, 2023
- European Golden Shoe: 2009–10, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19
- FIFA World Cup Golden Ball: 2014, 2022
- FIFA World Cup Silver Shoe: 2022
- FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball: 2009, 2011
- FIFA U-20 World Cup Golden Ball: 2005
- FIFA U-20 World Cup Golden Boot: 2005
- UEFA Men's Player of the Year: 2008–09
- UEFA Men's Player of the Year: 2010–11, 2014–15
- UEFA Champions League Top Scorer: 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2014–15, 2018–19
- Copa América Golden Ball: 2015, 2021
- Copa América Golden Boot: 2021
- La Liga Player of the Year: 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2014–15, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19
- Pichichi Cup: 2009−10, 2011–12, 2012−13, 2016–17, 2017−18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21
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Messi won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award in 2020 and 2023.
- Ballon d'Or Dream Team: 2020
- FIFA FIFPRO World 11: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Argentina Sportsman of the Year: 2011, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Argentina Footballer of the Year: 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Conclusion
Whether at Barca or Argentina or now Paris Saint Germain, Messi is a magnet for success. He has been involved in nearly 40 championships with his three teams and has left the likes of Real Madrid, Brazil, Manchester United and Arsenal far behind. Lionel Messi is a born winner.
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