5 players we can’t believe have won more league titles than Cristiano Ronaldo since 2009

 5 players we can’t believe have won more league titles than Cristiano Ronaldo since 2009

Cristiano Ronaldo, one of football’s all-time greats, has an astonishing career record, yet his league title haul since joining Real Madrid in 2009 is surprisingly modest. By age 24, the Portuguese star had already secured three Premier League titles with Manchester United. In the 16 years since, he’s added just four more: two with Real Madrid (2011-12, 2016-17) and two with Juventus (2018-19, 2019-20). While Ronaldo continues to score prolifically, he has yet to claim the Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr, and it seems unlikely they’ll win it in 2024-25. Here, we highlight five players who have unexpectedly surpassed Ronaldo’s league title count since 2009. These players, often less celebrated globally, have benefited from stints at dominant clubs to amass more domestic championships.

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Luis Suarez - 7 League Titles Titles: Eredivisie (2010-11 with Ajax), La Liga (2014-15, 2015-16, 2017-18, 2018-19 with Barcelona), La Liga (2020-21 with Atletico Madrid), Uruguayan Primera División (2024 with Nacional) While Suarez is a world-class striker, his league title haul since 2009 outpaces Ronaldo’s due to his success across multiple leagues, including a mid-season move to Liverpool in 2010-11 that still earned him a medal with Ajax. His four La Liga titles with Barcelona and one with Atletico Madrid capitalize on playing for dominant teams, contrasting with Ronaldo’s time at Al-Nassr, where he has yet to win the Saudi Pro League.

Andrea Pirlo - 5 League Titles Titles: Serie A (2009-10 with AC Milan), Serie A (2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 with Juventus) Pirlo, a midfielder known for his playmaking rather than goal-scoring, outshines Ronaldo in league titles since 2009 due to his pivotal role in Juventus’ dominance in the early 2010s. His move to Juventus in 2011, after a final title with Milan, allowed him to rack up four consecutive Serie A titles, surpassing Ronaldo’s total despite retiring in 2017.

Lucas Moura - 5 League Titles Titles: Ligue 1 (2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2017-18 with PSG) Moura is best known for his Champions League heroics with Tottenham (2019 semi-final hat-trick), but his five Ligue 1 titles with PSG, including a medal for minimal appearances in 2017-18, outnumber Ronaldo’s league titles. His success stems from PSG’s financial dominance in France, highlighting how team strength can elevate less heralded players above a global icon like Ronaldo.

Sergi Roberto - 7 League Titles Titles: La Liga (2010-11, 2012-13, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2022-23 with Barcelona) As a versatile but often unsung utility player for Barcelona, Sergi Roberto’s seven La Liga titles since 2009 dwarf Ronaldo’s four. His longevity at a club that dominated Spanish football during this period, even as a squad player, allowed him to amass more league medals than Ronaldo, who faced stiffer competition at Real Madrid and Juventus.

Maxwell - 6 League Titles Titles: Eredivisie (2009-10 with Ajax), Serie A (2010-11 with Inter Milan), La Liga (2011-12 with Barcelona), Ligue 1 (2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 with PSG) Maxwell, a reliable but low-profile left-back, won league titles in four different countries since 2009, leveraging stints at Ajax, Inter, Barcelona, and PSG. His ability to join clubs at their peak, particularly PSG’s Ligue 1 dominance, enabled him to surpass Ronaldo’s total, despite not being a household name like the Portuguese star.

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