All-Time Most Decorated Players by Age 23
Winning trophies early in a career is a mark of greatness, and these footballers have set incredible standards by the age of 23. Here are the most decorated players before their 24th birthday:
🏆 Top 5 Most Decorated Players by 23:
15 Trophies – Nuno Mendes 🇵🇹
The Portuguese left-back has become the most decorated footballer under 23, lifting 15 major titles with Sporting CP, PSG, and Portugal, including the UEFA Champions League (2025) and the UEFA Nations League.
13 Trophies – Kingsley Coman 🇫🇷
Famous for winning a league title every single season of his career, Coman dominated with PSG, Juventus, and Bayern Munich before turning 23.
12 Trophies – Kylian Mbappé 🇫🇷
World Cup champion, multiple Ligue 1 titles, and domestic cups—all achieved before his 24th birthday.
11 Trophies – Lionel Messi 🇦🇷
By 23, Messi was already a Ballon d’Or winner with multiple La Liga and Champions League titles.
11 Trophies – Pelé 🇧🇷
Two World Cups and countless domestic titles with Santos cemented Pelé as a teenage legend.
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🔥 Quick Fact:
Nuno Mendes recently became the first player under 23 to win both the Champions League and Nations League in the same year, adding to his incredible silverware collection.
📌 Who do you think will break this record next? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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