The UEFA Champions League is considered to be the pinnacle of club football, with every player looking to add it to their trophy cabinet. However, some more than others have won the trophy multiple times and here we look at the five most successful players in the competitions history.
5. Paolo Maldini (AC Milan) - 5 Titles
Captain Paolo Maldini if Milan lifts the trophy
Widely considered to be one of the greatest defenders in the history of the sport, Paolo Maldini made his debut for AC Milan when he was 16-years-old and remained at the club for the duration of his career.
The Italian legend, spent 25 years at Milan during which he won everything that there is to win in the sport and retired with 5 Champions League titles to his name.
4. Alessandro Costacurta (AC Milan) - 5 Titles
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Maldini's partner in crime, Alessandro Costacurta spent 22 years at AC Milan where he enjoyed great success and like his friend is widely known as one of the best defenders in the sport.
The Italian who retired at the age of 41, won five Champions League titles among a load of other honours.
3. Clarence Seedorf (Ajax, Real Madrid, AC Milan) - 5 Titles
AC Milan's Brazilian midfielder Kaka (L)...
The only player to win the Champions League with three different clubs, Clarence Seedorf was one of the best midfielders of his generation, blessed with the ability and creativity to play in a number of roles in midfield.
The 43-year-old who went into management post retirement, won a total of five titles i.e (1 with Ajax, 2 with Madrid and Milan, respectively)
2. Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United, Real Madrid) - 5 Titles
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo can lay claim to be the best player in the history of the sport and has so far won five Champions League titles, being instrumental in all five of those title wins.
At 34, he doesn't seem to be slowing down and given that Juventus signed him to lead them to glory in Europe, he might just end his career at the top of this list.
1. Francisco Gento (Real Madrid) - 6 Titles
The man with the most Champions League titles in the competitions history, Francisco Gento appeared in eight finals, winning six of them, all of which came for Real Madrid. The Spaniard retired after 18 years at the Bernabeu and was appointed the honorary president of the club, following the death of Alfredo Di Stefano.
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