Best Clubs around the world aim to win the toughest competitions, seeking greater visibility and financial success. For players, it’s about securing a place in football history. Winning top trophies is key to being considered among the best.

Some clubs have excelled by dominating both their national leagues and European tournaments. Their hard work and perseverance have made their victories truly rewarding. Despite fierce competition, the most successful clubs shine by winning the Champions League and their domestic leagues, often celebrated with chants of “Champions again.”

Greatest Club Teams Ever

Rank	Team	Season	Honours	Manager	Top Goalscorer	Goals Scored
1	Barcelona	2008-2009	La Liga, Champions League, Copa del Rey	Pep Guardiola	Samuel Eto’o	30
2	Ajax	1971-1972	Eredivisie, European Cup, KNVB Cup	Stefan Kovacs	Johan Cruyff	33
3	Real Madrid	1956-1957	La Liga, European Cup	Jose Villalonga	Alfredo Di Stefano	31
4	Real Madrid	2016-2017	La Liga, Champions League, Super Cup, Club World Cup	Zinedine Zidane	Cristiano Ronaldo	25
5	Manchester United	1998-1999	Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League	Sir Alex Ferguson	Dwight Yorke	29
6	Manchester City	2022-2023	Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League	Pep Guardiola	Erling Haaland	52
7	Inter Milan	1964-1965	Serie A, European Cup, Intercontinental Cup	Helenio Herrera	Mazzola	21
8	Liverpool	1976-1977	First Division, Charity Shield, European Cup	Bob Paisley	Kevin Keegan	20
9	Benfica	1960-1961	Primeira Divisao, European Cup	Bela Guttmann	José Aguas	43
10	Bayern Munich	2012-2013	Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, Champions League	Jupp Heynckes	Mario Mandzukic	24

10. Bayern Munich – 2012-2013

Bayern Munich had an incredible season, winning the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and the Champions League. They defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the Champions League final, showcasing their strength and depth. Arjen Robben scored the winning goal in the final.

Honours: Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, Champions League
Manager: Jupp Heynckes
Top Goalscorer: Mario Mandzukic (24)

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9. Benfica – 1960-1961

Benfica had an outstanding season, winning the league with 46 points and defeating Barcelona 3-2 in the European Cup final. José Aguas was their top scorer with 43 goals.

Honours: Primeira Divisao, European Cup
Manager: Bela Guttmann
Top Goalscorer: José Aguas (43)

8. Liverpool – 1976-1977

Liverpool won the English First Division and the European Cup. They narrowly missed a third major trophy but secured their first European Cup by beating Borussia Monchengladbach 3-1. Kevin Keegan was their top scorer.

Honours: First Division, Charity Shield, European Cup
Manager: Bob Paisley
Top Goalscorer: Kevin Keegan (20)

7. Inter Milan – 1964-1965

Inter Milan won Serie A and the European Cup this season. Their defensive style, though not the most attractive, was effective as they beat Benfica 1-0 in the European Cup final.

Honours: Serie A, European Cup, Intercontinental Cup
Manager: Helenio Herrera
Top Goalscorer: Mazzola (21)

6. Manchester City – 2022-2023

Manchester City won the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League this season. Erling Haaland played a key role and was the top scorer.

Honours: Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League
Manager: Pep Guardiola
Top Goalscorer: Erling Haaland (52)

5. Manchester United – 1998-1999

Manchester United, managed by Sir Alex Ferguson, won the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League. They completed a remarkable comeback in the Champions League final with two late goals.

Honours: Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League
Manager: Sir Alex Ferguson
Top Goalscorer: Dwight Yorke (29)

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4. Real Madrid – 2016-2017

Real Madrid dominated with an impressive attacking trio of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and Gareth Bale. They won La Liga, the Champions League, and other titles.

Honours: La Liga, Super Cup, Club World Cup, Champions League
Manager: Zinedine Zidane
Top Goalscorer: Cristiano Ronaldo (25)

3. Real Madrid – 1956-1957

Real Madrid made history by winning both La Liga and the European Cup in the same season, with Alfredo Di Stefano scoring the decisive goal in the final.

Honours: La Liga, European Cup
Manager: Jose Villalonga
Top Goalscorer: Alfredo Di Stefano (31)

2. Ajax – 1971-1972

Ajax was famous for their “Total Football” style, winning the Eredivisie, KNVB Cup, and the European Cup. Johan Cruyff was their top scorer.

Honours: Eredivisie, European Cup, KNVB Cup
Manager: Stefan Kovacs
Top Goalscorer: Johan Cruyff (33)

1. Barcelona – 2008-2009

Barcelona’s 2008/2009 team is considered the greatest of all time. Managed by Pep Guardiola, they won La Liga, the Champions League, and the Copa del Rey. Their “tiki-taka” style, led by Messi, Xavi, and Iniesta, was spectacular.

Honours: La Liga, Champions League, Copa del Rey
Manager: Pep Guardiola
Top Goalscorer: Samuel Eto’o (30)

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