The top flight of Spanish soccer, La Liga, offers relentless drama and breakneck action all season long. Real Madrid and Barcelona have historically dominated the title fight, but the remaining 18 teams never leave any stone unturned to make the heavyweights sweat.
Of course, becoming a regular at either Real Madrid or Barcelona is no cakewalk, with only the finest players with indomitable willpower managing to make it. In today’s list, we will take a look at five such supremely talented players who have not only thrived at the two mega clubs but also become a part of La Liga history. Continue reading to meet the top five players who have won the most La Liga titles in history.
#5 Gerard Pique (Barcelona): 9 Titles
Gerard Pique Won 2 Trebles With Barcelona (2009, 2015)
One of the finest defenders of the 21st century, Gerard Pique enjoyed a trophy-laden career at his boyhood club Barcelona. During his 15-year run with the Barca senior team between 2008 and 2023, the Spaniard won a whopping nine La Liga titles and three UEFA Champions League trophies, among other honors.
After graduating from Barca’s iconic La Masia academy, Pique joined Manchester United in July 2004. Having won it all during his three-year run at Manchester United — one year at Real Zaragoza — Pique moved to Barcelona for a mere €5 million ($5.54 million) fee in the summer of 2008. Until retiring in January 2023, Pique played 616 games for the Blaugrana, scoring 53 times and providing 13 assists.
#4 Andres Iniesta (Barcelona): 9 Titles
Andres Iniesta Won 4 UCL Trophies With Barcelona
Level with his friend Gerard Pique, Andres Iniesta also celebrated nine title wins in the Catalonian capital. Arguably the best central midfielder of the 21st century, Iniesta also won four UEFA Champions League trophies, three FIFA Club World Cups, six Copas del Rey, three UEFA Super Cups, and seven Supercopas de Espana during his senior-team run between 2002 and 2018.
Iniesta, known for his…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-08-30 07:45:23
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