Here’s the top 5 football players with the most international wins in history
Winning in football is like a mentality or habit. Some players have it in them to influence matches on their own and win matches for their teams. However, players get to play fewer times for their country than for their clubs. So the list of the football players with the most international wins is a tough list to break into.
Let’s take a look at the top 5 football players with the most international wins in history.
5. Andres Guardado | 100 international wins–
The Mexican international is a veteran of his country. Guardado made his international debut for Mexico in 2005. He has won the CONCACAF Gold Cup 3 times with Mexico.
Trophies won for Mexico:
- CONCACAF Gold Cup: 2011, 2015, 2019
- CONCACAF Cup: 2015
4. Lionel Messi | 111 international wins
Messi is one of the greatest players to grace the football field. He finally got the chance to lay his hands on football’s greatest trophy, the FIFA World Cup 2022, after being denied international glory as he lost the FIFA World Cup 2014 final to Germany. The Barcelona legend and current Inter Miami star also lost the Copa America 3 times before finally winning an international trophy in 2021 when Argentina defeated Brazil in the Copa America 2020 final. He has now won everything on offer at international level as well.
Trophies won for Argentina:
- Copa America: 2021
- FIFA World Cup: 2022
3. Iker Casillas | 121 international wins
The former Spanish captain led his team to glory in the FIFA World Cup 2010. The Real Madrid legend also won the Euro 2008 and 2012 with Spain. He is one of the most successful goalkeepers in history.
Trophies won for Spain:
- FIFA World Cup: 2010
- UEFA European Championship: 2008, 2012
2. Cristiano Ronaldo | 123 international wins
The Portuguese captain is 38 years old but is still one of the main players for his country. He won the Euro 2016 with Portugal and later won the UEFA Nations League. Ronaldo has been ageing like fine wine and has been in phenomenal form in 2023.
Trophies won for Portugal:
- UEFA European Championship: 2016
- UEFA Nations League: 2018–19
1. Sergio Ramos | 131 international wins
The Spanish defender has been a stalwart for his country for the last decade and more. He won the FIFA World Cup 2010 with Spain along with the Euro 2008 and 2012. His physical health has been deteriorating for the last couple of years as he missed out on the FIFA World Cup 2022. However, he still holds the record for the most international wins.
Trophies won for Spain:
- FIFA World Cup: 2010
- UEFA European Championship: 2008, 2012
<strong>Which player has the most international wins in history?</strong>
Sergio Ramos has the most international wins in history.
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