The 7 Best Soccer Trophies in the World
What are the most important soccer trophies in the world? The beautiful game is the most popular sport with a huge selection of trophies that professional teams are constantly fighting for both at the club and international level.
Soccer trophies are proof of a winning team’s hard work, skills, dedication, and perseverance. In this blog, I will discuss the 7 best soccer trophies at both the club level and international level.
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International Competitions
International competitions take place when one nation faces off against another nation. These games are played during the international break, usually in the form of tournaments or friendlies.
Typically international trophies hold more significance than club trophies, with the exception of the Champion’s League trophy. Here are the seven most important international trophies.
FIFA World Cup Trophy
The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious soccer trophy in the world and teams only have a shot at winning this title every four years. Winning this trophy is the dream of every professional soccer player and international team.
This tournament brings together the best national teams from around the world, with the winner being crowned the world champion. The trophy itself is made of 18-carat gold and weighs 6.1 kilograms. A replica of the World Cup soccer trophy, the most important trophy in the history of the sport is an excellent gift for any soccer player.
UEFA European Championship Trophy
The UEFA European Championship is the next most prestigious soccer trophy in the world. It also takes place every four years and brings together the best national teams from Europe.
The winner of this trophy is crowned the king of Europe and the trophy is made of silver and weighs 8 kilograms.
CONMEBOL Copa America Trophy
The Copa America is the oldest international tournament in the world and teams from South America compete for this trophy, although occasionally teams from North America, such as Mexico and The United States, will also be invited to the tournament.
The trophy is made of silver and weighs 10 kilograms. It is a symbol of excellence and achievement in South America and the winner is declared the best country of the Americas.
CONCACAF Gold Cup Trophy
The CONCACAF Gold Cup is the main tournament of the North, Central American, and Caribbean region and it takes place every two years. The two nations that have won this trophy the most are the United States and Mexico.
The Gold Cup trophy is made of gold and weighs 7 kilograms.
Africa Cup of Nations Trophy
The Africa Cup of Nations is the main international tournament in Africa and it takes place every two years. The trophy is made of gold-plated silver and weighs 7.5 kilograms. The most recent winner of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Trophy was Ivory Coast.
Asia Cup of Nations Trophy
The AFC Asian Cup is the main international tournament in Asia and it takes place every four years. The trophy is made of silver and weighs 15 kilograms. The previous winner of both the 2019 and 2023 Asian cup was Qatar.
Confederations Cup Trophy
The FIFA Confederations Cup is a tournament held every four years, the year before a World Cup, between the winners of each of the six FIFA Confederation championships, along with the current FIFA World Cup Champions and the host nation.
The last winner of the Confederations cup trophy was Germany in 2017, before the Russia 2018 World Cup. Since then, FIFA has decided to not continue with this tournament any more which is why there was no Confederations Cup before the 2022 World Cup.
Club Competitions
Unlike international competitions, club competitions are played throughout the year and make up most of the games of a full season. Here are the seven most important club trophies.
UEFA Champions League Trophy
The UEFA Champions League is the most prestigious club competition in the world made up of the best European club. The trophy is made of silver, weighs 7.5 kilograms, and there is a new winner every year.
The top teams in the best European leagues qualify for the Champion’s league while other teams have to go through qualification playoffs. The winner of this trophy also qualifies for the Club World Cup.
UEFA Europa League Trophy
The UEFA Europa League is the second-tier club competition in Europe and it also takes place annually. It is made up of the top-division European clubs that did not qualify for the UEFA Champions League, as well as those that get knocked out of the group stages of the Champion’s league.
The trophy is made of silver and weighs 15 kilograms.
UEFA Conference League Trophy
The UEFA Conference League is the third-tier club competition in Europe and it is pretty new. It is made up of top-division European clubs that did not qualify for the Champions League or Europa League and it takes place every year.
The trophy is made of silver and weighs 8 kilograms. The first winner of this trophy was Roma in 2022, then West Ham United in 2023, and most recently Olympiacos in 2024.
UEFA Super Cup
The UEFA Super Cup is a one-off match played between the winners of the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. The trophy is made of silver and weighs 12.5 kilograms.
English Premier League Trophy
The English Premier League trophy is given to the winner of the best league in England, and arguably the best league in the world, the Premier League. The Premier League is made up of 20 English clubs and takes place every year. The trophy is made of silver and weighs 4.5 kilograms.
The Copa Libertadores
The Copa Libertadores is basically the Champion’s League competition, but for club teams in CONMEBOL, or in the South America region. Each continent has their own version of “The Champions League” and the winner of this competition is considered the best team in South America. The winner of this trophy also qualifies for the Club World Cup.
Club World Cup
The FIFA Club World Cup is a tournament held every year between the winners of each of the major club tournaments in every continent. The trophy is made of gold and weighs 5 kilograms.
For example, the UEFA Champions league winner qualifies, the Copa America winner also qualifies, and the winner of each continent’s version of “The Champion’s League” also qualify.
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Summary
To summarize, this blog reveals the best trophies of the beautiful game at both the international and club levels. There is a huge selection of trophies to win in the world of soccer, but only a limited number of teams reach success.
If you had the chance to win a World Cup trophy or a Champion’s league trophy, which one would you choose?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best trophy you can get in soccer?
The best international trophy you can win in soccer is the World Cup while the Champions League is the best trophy at the club level.
What team has won the most FIFA World Cup trophies?
Brazil has won the most FIFA world cup trophies with five.
How can I learn more about the game?
To learn more about soccer the most important thing is to join a team and play the game as much as possible. If possible, analyze high level games as much as you can and your own games as well by recording them with a soccer camera. Also read soccer books, listen to podcasts and interviews watch soccer documentaries, as well as some movies, tv shows, and anime.
