Lionel Messi has set a new record as the most decorated football player in history, following his heroics with Inter Miami CF.
The Florida-based club won the 2023 Leagues Cup, defeating Nashville SC 10-9 on penalties in the final at Geodis Park, Tennessee, USA, on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
This victory increased Messi's trophy collection to 44.
"The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner has been impressive since joining the Florida-based team this summer, scoring in every match he has played," according to the sports website *Sports Brief*, Monday, August 21, 2023.
According to sports journalist Fabrizio Romano, Inter Miami's Leagues Cup victory makes the Barcelona legend the most decorated player of all time.
"Lionel Messi is now the most decorated player in football history with 44 titles from 2004 to 2023," tweeted @FabrizioRomano on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
According to *Sports Brief*, the majority of Messi's 44 trophies were won during his time at Barcelona.
Messi won 10 La Liga titles, 4 Champions League titles, 7 Copa del Rey titles, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 3 FIFA Club World Cups, and 3 UEFA Super Cups.
After joining Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Messi added 2 Ligue 1 titles and 1 Trophée des Champions.
The player nicknamed *La Pulga* also enjoyed significant success with the Argentinian national team, winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Finalissima, the Copa América, an Olympic gold medal, and the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Messi's current trophy count surpasses that of Dani Alves. The Brazilian footballer has dropped to second place with 43 trophies throughout his career.
Here is a list of the top 10 footballers with the most trophies in history, as of August 2023:
1. Lionel Messi: 44 trophies
2. Dani Alves: 43 trophies
3. Hossam Ashour: 39 trophies
4. Maxwell: 37 trophies
5. Andres Iniesta: 37 trophies
6. Gerard Piqué: 37 trophies
7. Ryan Giggs: 36 trophies
8. Sergio Busquets: 36 trophies
9. Cristiano Ronaldo: 35 trophies
10. Kenny Dalglish: 35 trophies