Rob Fielder
@robfielder.bsky.social
Author of the Complete History of the World Cup and Complete History of the European Championship.
1. Barcelona (2008-11)
Manager: Pep Guardiola
La Liga: 2009 🏆, 2010 🏆, 2011 🏆
CL: 2009 🏆, 2011 🏆
The game’s best ever player in the game’s best side. The influence of Guardiola created a super team with Messi the man who set them apart from their rivals. A joy to watch.
Manager: Pep Guardiola
La Liga: 2009 🏆, 2010 🏆, 2011 🏆
CL: 2009 🏆, 2011 🏆
The game’s best ever player in the game’s best side. The influence of Guardiola created a super team with Messi the man who set them apart from their rivals. A joy to watch.
February 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
1. Barcelona (2008-11)
Manager: Pep Guardiola
La Liga: 2009 🏆, 2010 🏆, 2011 🏆
CL: 2009 🏆, 2011 🏆
The game’s best ever player in the game’s best side. The influence of Guardiola created a super team with Messi the man who set them apart from their rivals. A joy to watch.
Manager: Pep Guardiola
La Liga: 2009 🏆, 2010 🏆, 2011 🏆
CL: 2009 🏆, 2011 🏆
The game’s best ever player in the game’s best side. The influence of Guardiola created a super team with Messi the man who set them apart from their rivals. A joy to watch.
2. Ajax (1970-73)
Manager: Michels, Kovacs, Knobel
Eredivisie: 1971 🥈, 1972 🏆, 1973 🏆
EC: 1971 🏆, 1972 🏆, 1973 🏆
A side centred around the remarkable talents of Johan Cruyff and played some of the best football the game has seen. Three times European champions but their influence was even greater.
Manager: Michels, Kovacs, Knobel
Eredivisie: 1971 🥈, 1972 🏆, 1973 🏆
EC: 1971 🏆, 1972 🏆, 1973 🏆
A side centred around the remarkable talents of Johan Cruyff and played some of the best football the game has seen. Three times European champions but their influence was even greater.
February 18, 2025 at 7:29 PM
2. Ajax (1970-73)
Manager: Michels, Kovacs, Knobel
Eredivisie: 1971 🥈, 1972 🏆, 1973 🏆
EC: 1971 🏆, 1972 🏆, 1973 🏆
A side centred around the remarkable talents of Johan Cruyff and played some of the best football the game has seen. Three times European champions but their influence was even greater.
Manager: Michels, Kovacs, Knobel
Eredivisie: 1971 🥈, 1972 🏆, 1973 🏆
EC: 1971 🏆, 1972 🏆, 1973 🏆
A side centred around the remarkable talents of Johan Cruyff and played some of the best football the game has seen. Three times European champions but their influence was even greater.
3. AC Milan (1992-95)
Manager: Fabio Capello
Serie A: 1993 🏆, 1994 🏆, 1995 4th
CL: 1993 🥈, 1994 🏆, 1995 🥈
Continuing the rich vein of success started under Arrigo Sacchi, Capello’s Milan were almost unbeatable at times with an an exceptional defence and array of attacking quality.
Manager: Fabio Capello
Serie A: 1993 🏆, 1994 🏆, 1995 4th
CL: 1993 🥈, 1994 🏆, 1995 🥈
Continuing the rich vein of success started under Arrigo Sacchi, Capello’s Milan were almost unbeatable at times with an an exceptional defence and array of attacking quality.
February 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
3. AC Milan (1992-95)
Manager: Fabio Capello
Serie A: 1993 🏆, 1994 🏆, 1995 4th
CL: 1993 🥈, 1994 🏆, 1995 🥈
Continuing the rich vein of success started under Arrigo Sacchi, Capello’s Milan were almost unbeatable at times with an an exceptional defence and array of attacking quality.
Manager: Fabio Capello
Serie A: 1993 🏆, 1994 🏆, 1995 4th
CL: 1993 🥈, 1994 🏆, 1995 🥈
Continuing the rich vein of success started under Arrigo Sacchi, Capello’s Milan were almost unbeatable at times with an an exceptional defence and array of attacking quality.
4. Real Madrid (1957-60)
Managers: Carniglia, Munoz, Fleitas
League: 1958 🏆, 1959 🥈, 1960 🥈
EC: 1958 🏆, 1959 🏆, 1960 🏆
The side who dominated the early years of European football with 5 ECs in a row. Combination of Puskas and Di Stefano in attack was beyond compare.
Managers: Carniglia, Munoz, Fleitas
League: 1958 🏆, 1959 🥈, 1960 🥈
EC: 1958 🏆, 1959 🏆, 1960 🏆
The side who dominated the early years of European football with 5 ECs in a row. Combination of Puskas and Di Stefano in attack was beyond compare.
February 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
4. Real Madrid (1957-60)
Managers: Carniglia, Munoz, Fleitas
League: 1958 🏆, 1959 🥈, 1960 🥈
EC: 1958 🏆, 1959 🏆, 1960 🏆
The side who dominated the early years of European football with 5 ECs in a row. Combination of Puskas and Di Stefano in attack was beyond compare.
Managers: Carniglia, Munoz, Fleitas
League: 1958 🏆, 1959 🥈, 1960 🥈
EC: 1958 🏆, 1959 🏆, 1960 🏆
The side who dominated the early years of European football with 5 ECs in a row. Combination of Puskas and Di Stefano in attack was beyond compare.
5. Manchester City (2020-23)
Manager: Pep Guardiola
League: 2021 🏆, 2022 🏆, 2023 🏆
Cup: 2023 🏆
CL: 2021🥈, 2023 🏆
Guardiola’s side finally conquered their Everest with the 2023 CL crown, capping a period of sustained dominance. European trophies have not fully matched the quality of their play.
Manager: Pep Guardiola
League: 2021 🏆, 2022 🏆, 2023 🏆
Cup: 2023 🏆
CL: 2021🥈, 2023 🏆
Guardiola’s side finally conquered their Everest with the 2023 CL crown, capping a period of sustained dominance. European trophies have not fully matched the quality of their play.
February 18, 2025 at 1:04 PM
5. Manchester City (2020-23)
Manager: Pep Guardiola
League: 2021 🏆, 2022 🏆, 2023 🏆
Cup: 2023 🏆
CL: 2021🥈, 2023 🏆
Guardiola’s side finally conquered their Everest with the 2023 CL crown, capping a period of sustained dominance. European trophies have not fully matched the quality of their play.
Manager: Pep Guardiola
League: 2021 🏆, 2022 🏆, 2023 🏆
Cup: 2023 🏆
CL: 2021🥈, 2023 🏆
Guardiola’s side finally conquered their Everest with the 2023 CL crown, capping a period of sustained dominance. European trophies have not fully matched the quality of their play.
6. Honved (1952-55)
Manager: Jeno Kalmar
League: 1953 🥈, 1954 🏆, 1955 🏆
The Mighty Magyars, arguably the finest side in history, were strongly founded on the Honved team who provided a host of top stars. The strike pairing of Puskas and Kocsis were supported by the midfield brilliance of Bozsik.
Manager: Jeno Kalmar
League: 1953 🥈, 1954 🏆, 1955 🏆
The Mighty Magyars, arguably the finest side in history, were strongly founded on the Honved team who provided a host of top stars. The strike pairing of Puskas and Kocsis were supported by the midfield brilliance of Bozsik.
February 18, 2025 at 12:34 PM
6. Honved (1952-55)
Manager: Jeno Kalmar
League: 1953 🥈, 1954 🏆, 1955 🏆
The Mighty Magyars, arguably the finest side in history, were strongly founded on the Honved team who provided a host of top stars. The strike pairing of Puskas and Kocsis were supported by the midfield brilliance of Bozsik.
Manager: Jeno Kalmar
League: 1953 🥈, 1954 🏆, 1955 🏆
The Mighty Magyars, arguably the finest side in history, were strongly founded on the Honved team who provided a host of top stars. The strike pairing of Puskas and Kocsis were supported by the midfield brilliance of Bozsik.
7. Santos (1960-63)
Manager: Lula
Brasileiro: 1961 🏆, 1962 🏆, 1963 🏆
Libertadores: 1962 🏆, 1963 🏆
Intercontinental: 1962 🏆, 1963 🏆
Centred around Pele but with a host of supporting stars, Santos rose from relevant obscurity to be the best side in the world. Prolific forward line terrorised defences.
Manager: Lula
Brasileiro: 1961 🏆, 1962 🏆, 1963 🏆
Libertadores: 1962 🏆, 1963 🏆
Intercontinental: 1962 🏆, 1963 🏆
Centred around Pele but with a host of supporting stars, Santos rose from relevant obscurity to be the best side in the world. Prolific forward line terrorised defences.
February 15, 2025 at 12:17 PM
7. Santos (1960-63)
Manager: Lula
Brasileiro: 1961 🏆, 1962 🏆, 1963 🏆
Libertadores: 1962 🏆, 1963 🏆
Intercontinental: 1962 🏆, 1963 🏆
Centred around Pele but with a host of supporting stars, Santos rose from relevant obscurity to be the best side in the world. Prolific forward line terrorised defences.
Manager: Lula
Brasileiro: 1961 🏆, 1962 🏆, 1963 🏆
Libertadores: 1962 🏆, 1963 🏆
Intercontinental: 1962 🏆, 1963 🏆
Centred around Pele but with a host of supporting stars, Santos rose from relevant obscurity to be the best side in the world. Prolific forward line terrorised defences.
8. Liverpool (1982-85)
Manager: Bob Paisley, Joe Fagan
Div 1: 1983 🏆, 1984 🏆, 1985 🏆
EC: 1984 🏆, 1985 🥈
League Cup: 1983 🏆, 1984 🏆, 1985 🏆
Combination between Rush and Dalglish in attack was among the most devastating in history. Part of a much longer dynasty than other sides who just kept winning.
Manager: Bob Paisley, Joe Fagan
Div 1: 1983 🏆, 1984 🏆, 1985 🏆
EC: 1984 🏆, 1985 🥈
League Cup: 1983 🏆, 1984 🏆, 1985 🏆
Combination between Rush and Dalglish in attack was among the most devastating in history. Part of a much longer dynasty than other sides who just kept winning.
February 15, 2025 at 10:18 AM
8. Liverpool (1982-85)
Manager: Bob Paisley, Joe Fagan
Div 1: 1983 🏆, 1984 🏆, 1985 🏆
EC: 1984 🏆, 1985 🥈
League Cup: 1983 🏆, 1984 🏆, 1985 🏆
Combination between Rush and Dalglish in attack was among the most devastating in history. Part of a much longer dynasty than other sides who just kept winning.
Manager: Bob Paisley, Joe Fagan
Div 1: 1983 🏆, 1984 🏆, 1985 🏆
EC: 1984 🏆, 1985 🥈
League Cup: 1983 🏆, 1984 🏆, 1985 🏆
Combination between Rush and Dalglish in attack was among the most devastating in history. Part of a much longer dynasty than other sides who just kept winning.
9. Juventus (1995-98)
Manager: Marcello Lippi
Serie A: 1996 🥈, 1997 🏆, 1998 🏆
CL: 1996 🏆, 1997 🥈, 1998 🥈
The most feared team in Europe during the late 90s, this was a side that evolved, players coming and going but with no drop in standards. Del Piero the star of a sublime group of players.
Manager: Marcello Lippi
Serie A: 1996 🥈, 1997 🏆, 1998 🏆
CL: 1996 🏆, 1997 🥈, 1998 🥈
The most feared team in Europe during the late 90s, this was a side that evolved, players coming and going but with no drop in standards. Del Piero the star of a sublime group of players.
February 15, 2025 at 9:50 AM
9. Juventus (1995-98)
Manager: Marcello Lippi
Serie A: 1996 🥈, 1997 🏆, 1998 🏆
CL: 1996 🏆, 1997 🥈, 1998 🥈
The most feared team in Europe during the late 90s, this was a side that evolved, players coming and going but with no drop in standards. Del Piero the star of a sublime group of players.
Manager: Marcello Lippi
Serie A: 1996 🥈, 1997 🏆, 1998 🏆
CL: 1996 🏆, 1997 🥈, 1998 🥈
The most feared team in Europe during the late 90s, this was a side that evolved, players coming and going but with no drop in standards. Del Piero the star of a sublime group of players.
10. Inter (1962-65)
Manager: Helenio Herrera
Serie A: 1963 🏆, 1964 🥈, 1965 🏆
European Cup: 1964 🏆, 1965 🏆
Intercontinental: 1965 🏆
Best remembered for their defensive aspects, La Grande Inter were one of history’s most rounded sides, blessed with talent throughout and an exceptional manager.
Manager: Helenio Herrera
Serie A: 1963 🏆, 1964 🥈, 1965 🏆
European Cup: 1964 🏆, 1965 🏆
Intercontinental: 1965 🏆
Best remembered for their defensive aspects, La Grande Inter were one of history’s most rounded sides, blessed with talent throughout and an exceptional manager.
February 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
10. Inter (1962-65)
Manager: Helenio Herrera
Serie A: 1963 🏆, 1964 🥈, 1965 🏆
European Cup: 1964 🏆, 1965 🏆
Intercontinental: 1965 🏆
Best remembered for their defensive aspects, La Grande Inter were one of history’s most rounded sides, blessed with talent throughout and an exceptional manager.
Manager: Helenio Herrera
Serie A: 1963 🏆, 1964 🥈, 1965 🏆
European Cup: 1964 🏆, 1965 🏆
Intercontinental: 1965 🏆
Best remembered for their defensive aspects, La Grande Inter were one of history’s most rounded sides, blessed with talent throughout and an exceptional manager.
11. Benfica (1959-62)
Manager: Bela Guttmann
League: 1960 🏆, 1961 🥉, 1962 🏆
EC: 1961 🏆, 1962 🏆
The team that finally ended Real Madrid’s European dominance, Benfica continued the Iberian influence. Combination of forwards, most notably Eusebio, swept rivals aside.
Manager: Bela Guttmann
League: 1960 🏆, 1961 🥉, 1962 🏆
EC: 1961 🏆, 1962 🏆
The team that finally ended Real Madrid’s European dominance, Benfica continued the Iberian influence. Combination of forwards, most notably Eusebio, swept rivals aside.
February 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM
11. Benfica (1959-62)
Manager: Bela Guttmann
League: 1960 🏆, 1961 🥉, 1962 🏆
EC: 1961 🏆, 1962 🏆
The team that finally ended Real Madrid’s European dominance, Benfica continued the Iberian influence. Combination of forwards, most notably Eusebio, swept rivals aside.
Manager: Bela Guttmann
League: 1960 🏆, 1961 🥉, 1962 🏆
EC: 1961 🏆, 1962 🏆
The team that finally ended Real Madrid’s European dominance, Benfica continued the Iberian influence. Combination of forwards, most notably Eusebio, swept rivals aside.
12. Manchester United (1998-2001)
Manager: Alex Ferguson
League: 1999 🏆, 2000 🏆, 2001 🏆
FA Cup: 1999 🏆
CL: 1999 🏆
Treble winners who enjoyed domestic dominance but will always be remembered for the most dramatic end to any CL final. Midfield quartet among the best in history.
Manager: Alex Ferguson
League: 1999 🏆, 2000 🏆, 2001 🏆
FA Cup: 1999 🏆
CL: 1999 🏆
Treble winners who enjoyed domestic dominance but will always be remembered for the most dramatic end to any CL final. Midfield quartet among the best in history.
January 4, 2025 at 9:53 AM
12. Manchester United (1998-2001)
Manager: Alex Ferguson
League: 1999 🏆, 2000 🏆, 2001 🏆
FA Cup: 1999 🏆
CL: 1999 🏆
Treble winners who enjoyed domestic dominance but will always be remembered for the most dramatic end to any CL final. Midfield quartet among the best in history.
Manager: Alex Ferguson
League: 1999 🏆, 2000 🏆, 2001 🏆
FA Cup: 1999 🏆
CL: 1999 🏆
Treble winners who enjoyed domestic dominance but will always be remembered for the most dramatic end to any CL final. Midfield quartet among the best in history.
13. River Plate (1940-43)
Manager: Cesarini, Peucelle
League: 1941 🏆, 1942 🏆, 1943 🥈
Side became known as La Maquina for the way they so easily swept opponents. Brilliance continued across the 1940s with the addition of Di Stefano and Walter Gomez, but the class of Moreno and Pedernera endures.
Manager: Cesarini, Peucelle
League: 1941 🏆, 1942 🏆, 1943 🥈
Side became known as La Maquina for the way they so easily swept opponents. Brilliance continued across the 1940s with the addition of Di Stefano and Walter Gomez, but the class of Moreno and Pedernera endures.
January 4, 2025 at 9:45 AM
13. River Plate (1940-43)
Manager: Cesarini, Peucelle
League: 1941 🏆, 1942 🏆, 1943 🥈
Side became known as La Maquina for the way they so easily swept opponents. Brilliance continued across the 1940s with the addition of Di Stefano and Walter Gomez, but the class of Moreno and Pedernera endures.
Manager: Cesarini, Peucelle
League: 1941 🏆, 1942 🏆, 1943 🥈
Side became known as La Maquina for the way they so easily swept opponents. Brilliance continued across the 1940s with the addition of Di Stefano and Walter Gomez, but the class of Moreno and Pedernera endures.
14. Bayern Munich (1973-76)
Manager: Udo Lattek, Dettmar Cramer
Bundesliga: 1974 🏆, 1975 10th, 1976 🥉
European Cup: 1974 🏆, 1975 🏆, 1976 🏆
Intercontinental: 1976 🏆
Won a hat-trick of European Cups after winning 3 Bundesligas in a row. Genius of Beckenbauer and clinical Muller made them feared.
Manager: Udo Lattek, Dettmar Cramer
Bundesliga: 1974 🏆, 1975 10th, 1976 🥉
European Cup: 1974 🏆, 1975 🏆, 1976 🏆
Intercontinental: 1976 🏆
Won a hat-trick of European Cups after winning 3 Bundesligas in a row. Genius of Beckenbauer and clinical Muller made them feared.
December 24, 2024 at 11:55 AM
14. Bayern Munich (1973-76)
Manager: Udo Lattek, Dettmar Cramer
Bundesliga: 1974 🏆, 1975 10th, 1976 🥉
European Cup: 1974 🏆, 1975 🏆, 1976 🏆
Intercontinental: 1976 🏆
Won a hat-trick of European Cups after winning 3 Bundesligas in a row. Genius of Beckenbauer and clinical Muller made them feared.
Manager: Udo Lattek, Dettmar Cramer
Bundesliga: 1974 🏆, 1975 10th, 1976 🥉
European Cup: 1974 🏆, 1975 🏆, 1976 🏆
Intercontinental: 1976 🏆
Won a hat-trick of European Cups after winning 3 Bundesligas in a row. Genius of Beckenbauer and clinical Muller made them feared.
15. Flamengo (1980-83)
Manager: Paulo Cesar Carpegiani
Brasileiro: 1982 🏆, 1983 🏆
Libertadores: 1981 🏆
Intercontinental: 1981 🏆
Stunned Liverpool with a 3-0 victory in Tokyo with Zico typically to the fore. Exceptional full-backs Leandro and Junior got forward at every opportunity.
Manager: Paulo Cesar Carpegiani
Brasileiro: 1982 🏆, 1983 🏆
Libertadores: 1981 🏆
Intercontinental: 1981 🏆
Stunned Liverpool with a 3-0 victory in Tokyo with Zico typically to the fore. Exceptional full-backs Leandro and Junior got forward at every opportunity.
December 24, 2024 at 11:28 AM
15. Flamengo (1980-83)
Manager: Paulo Cesar Carpegiani
Brasileiro: 1982 🏆, 1983 🏆
Libertadores: 1981 🏆
Intercontinental: 1981 🏆
Stunned Liverpool with a 3-0 victory in Tokyo with Zico typically to the fore. Exceptional full-backs Leandro and Junior got forward at every opportunity.
Manager: Paulo Cesar Carpegiani
Brasileiro: 1982 🏆, 1983 🏆
Libertadores: 1981 🏆
Intercontinental: 1981 🏆
Stunned Liverpool with a 3-0 victory in Tokyo with Zico typically to the fore. Exceptional full-backs Leandro and Junior got forward at every opportunity.
16. Penarol 1959-1962
Manager: Roberto Scarone, Bela Guttman
League: 1960 🏆, 1961 🏆, 1962 🏆
Libertadores: 1960 🏆, 1961 🏆, 1962 🥈
Intercontinental: 1961 🏆
Winners of the first ever Libertadores, the Uruguayans claimed back to back titles with a side full of domestic and foreign talents.
Manager: Roberto Scarone, Bela Guttman
League: 1960 🏆, 1961 🏆, 1962 🏆
Libertadores: 1960 🏆, 1961 🏆, 1962 🥈
Intercontinental: 1961 🏆
Winners of the first ever Libertadores, the Uruguayans claimed back to back titles with a side full of domestic and foreign talents.
December 23, 2024 at 11:20 AM
16. Penarol 1959-1962
Manager: Roberto Scarone, Bela Guttman
League: 1960 🏆, 1961 🏆, 1962 🏆
Libertadores: 1960 🏆, 1961 🏆, 1962 🥈
Intercontinental: 1961 🏆
Winners of the first ever Libertadores, the Uruguayans claimed back to back titles with a side full of domestic and foreign talents.
Manager: Roberto Scarone, Bela Guttman
League: 1960 🏆, 1961 🏆, 1962 🏆
Libertadores: 1960 🏆, 1961 🏆, 1962 🥈
Intercontinental: 1961 🏆
Winners of the first ever Libertadores, the Uruguayans claimed back to back titles with a side full of domestic and foreign talents.
17. Feyenoord (1968-71)
Managers: Ben Peeters, Ernst Happel
Eredivisie: 1969 🏆, 1970 🥈, 1971 🏆
Cup: 1969 🏆
European Cup: 1970 🏆
Intercontinental: 1970 🏆
The first Dutch side to make a global mark were the Rotterdam club, driven by the brilliance of Van Hanegem, drive of Israel and class of Moulijn.
Managers: Ben Peeters, Ernst Happel
Eredivisie: 1969 🏆, 1970 🥈, 1971 🏆
Cup: 1969 🏆
European Cup: 1970 🏆
Intercontinental: 1970 🏆
The first Dutch side to make a global mark were the Rotterdam club, driven by the brilliance of Van Hanegem, drive of Israel and class of Moulijn.
December 23, 2024 at 10:55 AM
17. Feyenoord (1968-71)
Managers: Ben Peeters, Ernst Happel
Eredivisie: 1969 🏆, 1970 🥈, 1971 🏆
Cup: 1969 🏆
European Cup: 1970 🏆
Intercontinental: 1970 🏆
The first Dutch side to make a global mark were the Rotterdam club, driven by the brilliance of Van Hanegem, drive of Israel and class of Moulijn.
Managers: Ben Peeters, Ernst Happel
Eredivisie: 1969 🏆, 1970 🥈, 1971 🏆
Cup: 1969 🏆
European Cup: 1970 🏆
Intercontinental: 1970 🏆
The first Dutch side to make a global mark were the Rotterdam club, driven by the brilliance of Van Hanegem, drive of Israel and class of Moulijn.
18. São Paulo (1990-93)
Manager: Tele Santana
Brasileiro: 1991 🏆, 1992 6th, 1993 4th
Libertadores: 1992 🏆, 1993 🏆
Intercontinental: 1992 🏆, 1993 🏆
Stellar era for Brazilian giants under the command of maverick Tele Santana. Wins over Barcelona and Milan in the Intercontinental Cup were highlights.
Manager: Tele Santana
Brasileiro: 1991 🏆, 1992 6th, 1993 4th
Libertadores: 1992 🏆, 1993 🏆
Intercontinental: 1992 🏆, 1993 🏆
Stellar era for Brazilian giants under the command of maverick Tele Santana. Wins over Barcelona and Milan in the Intercontinental Cup were highlights.
December 23, 2024 at 9:55 AM
18. São Paulo (1990-93)
Manager: Tele Santana
Brasileiro: 1991 🏆, 1992 6th, 1993 4th
Libertadores: 1992 🏆, 1993 🏆
Intercontinental: 1992 🏆, 1993 🏆
Stellar era for Brazilian giants under the command of maverick Tele Santana. Wins over Barcelona and Milan in the Intercontinental Cup were highlights.
Manager: Tele Santana
Brasileiro: 1991 🏆, 1992 6th, 1993 4th
Libertadores: 1992 🏆, 1993 🏆
Intercontinental: 1992 🏆, 1993 🏆
Stellar era for Brazilian giants under the command of maverick Tele Santana. Wins over Barcelona and Milan in the Intercontinental Cup were highlights.
19. Marseille (1990-93)
Manager: Raymond Goethals (et al)
League: 1991 🏆, 1992 🏆, 1993 *
European Cup: 1991 🥈, 1993 🏆
Losers in the 1991 EC final on penalties they came back to beat Milan in 93, though success was tarnished by match fixing allegations. Attack of Papin, Waddle and Pele was lethal.
Manager: Raymond Goethals (et al)
League: 1991 🏆, 1992 🏆, 1993 *
European Cup: 1991 🥈, 1993 🏆
Losers in the 1991 EC final on penalties they came back to beat Milan in 93, though success was tarnished by match fixing allegations. Attack of Papin, Waddle and Pele was lethal.
December 22, 2024 at 11:06 AM
19. Marseille (1990-93)
Manager: Raymond Goethals (et al)
League: 1991 🏆, 1992 🏆, 1993 *
European Cup: 1991 🥈, 1993 🏆
Losers in the 1991 EC final on penalties they came back to beat Milan in 93, though success was tarnished by match fixing allegations. Attack of Papin, Waddle and Pele was lethal.
Manager: Raymond Goethals (et al)
League: 1991 🏆, 1992 🏆, 1993 *
European Cup: 1991 🥈, 1993 🏆
Losers in the 1991 EC final on penalties they came back to beat Milan in 93, though success was tarnished by match fixing allegations. Attack of Papin, Waddle and Pele was lethal.
20. PSV Eindhoven (1986-89)
Manager: Guus Hiddink
Eredivisie: 1987 🏆, 1988 🏆, 1989🏆
Cup: 1988 🏆, 1989 🏆
European Cup: 1988 🏆
Backbone of Holland’s Euro 88 winners with Koeman, Van Aerle and Vanenberg. Quality foreigners added to a great side while the addition of Romario gave a wildcard.
Manager: Guus Hiddink
Eredivisie: 1987 🏆, 1988 🏆, 1989🏆
Cup: 1988 🏆, 1989 🏆
European Cup: 1988 🏆
Backbone of Holland’s Euro 88 winners with Koeman, Van Aerle and Vanenberg. Quality foreigners added to a great side while the addition of Romario gave a wildcard.
December 20, 2024 at 6:27 PM
20. PSV Eindhoven (1986-89)
Manager: Guus Hiddink
Eredivisie: 1987 🏆, 1988 🏆, 1989🏆
Cup: 1988 🏆, 1989 🏆
European Cup: 1988 🏆
Backbone of Holland’s Euro 88 winners with Koeman, Van Aerle and Vanenberg. Quality foreigners added to a great side while the addition of Romario gave a wildcard.
Manager: Guus Hiddink
Eredivisie: 1987 🏆, 1988 🏆, 1989🏆
Cup: 1988 🏆, 1989 🏆
European Cup: 1988 🏆
Backbone of Holland’s Euro 88 winners with Koeman, Van Aerle and Vanenberg. Quality foreigners added to a great side while the addition of Romario gave a wildcard.
21. Celtic (1966-69)
Manager: Jock Stein
League: 1967 🏆, 1968 🏆, 1969 🏆
Cup: 1967 🏆, 1969 🏆
European Cup: 1967 🏆
Lisbon Lions claimed immortality with win over Inter. Total domestic dominance saw Stein’s side a class apart but it was European glory that set them on a true pedestal.
Manager: Jock Stein
League: 1967 🏆, 1968 🏆, 1969 🏆
Cup: 1967 🏆, 1969 🏆
European Cup: 1967 🏆
Lisbon Lions claimed immortality with win over Inter. Total domestic dominance saw Stein’s side a class apart but it was European glory that set them on a true pedestal.
December 20, 2024 at 5:51 PM
21. Celtic (1966-69)
Manager: Jock Stein
League: 1967 🏆, 1968 🏆, 1969 🏆
Cup: 1967 🏆, 1969 🏆
European Cup: 1967 🏆
Lisbon Lions claimed immortality with win over Inter. Total domestic dominance saw Stein’s side a class apart but it was European glory that set them on a true pedestal.
Manager: Jock Stein
League: 1967 🏆, 1968 🏆, 1969 🏆
Cup: 1967 🏆, 1969 🏆
European Cup: 1967 🏆
Lisbon Lions claimed immortality with win over Inter. Total domestic dominance saw Stein’s side a class apart but it was European glory that set them on a true pedestal.
23. Independiente (1972-75)
Managers: Dellacha, Maschio, Ferreiro
Libertadores: 1973 🏆, 1974 🏆, 1975 🏆
Intercontinental: 1973 🏆
Completed a remarkable run of 4 Copa Libertadores in a row. Less fashionable club inspired by brilliance of Bochini, Bertoni and Pavoni.
Managers: Dellacha, Maschio, Ferreiro
Libertadores: 1973 🏆, 1974 🏆, 1975 🏆
Intercontinental: 1973 🏆
Completed a remarkable run of 4 Copa Libertadores in a row. Less fashionable club inspired by brilliance of Bochini, Bertoni and Pavoni.
December 19, 2024 at 5:50 PM
23. Independiente (1972-75)
Managers: Dellacha, Maschio, Ferreiro
Libertadores: 1973 🏆, 1974 🏆, 1975 🏆
Intercontinental: 1973 🏆
Completed a remarkable run of 4 Copa Libertadores in a row. Less fashionable club inspired by brilliance of Bochini, Bertoni and Pavoni.
Managers: Dellacha, Maschio, Ferreiro
Libertadores: 1973 🏆, 1974 🏆, 1975 🏆
Intercontinental: 1973 🏆
Completed a remarkable run of 4 Copa Libertadores in a row. Less fashionable club inspired by brilliance of Bochini, Bertoni and Pavoni.
24. Botafogo (1960-63)
Manager: Amaral, Danilo Alvim
Carioca: 1961 🏆, 1962 🏆
Rio-Sao Paulo: 1961 🏆, 1962 🏆
One of the most stellar squads ever assembled in Brazilian football with a string of legends throughout the pitch. Claimed multiple domestic crowns in a ferocious era.
Manager: Amaral, Danilo Alvim
Carioca: 1961 🏆, 1962 🏆
Rio-Sao Paulo: 1961 🏆, 1962 🏆
One of the most stellar squads ever assembled in Brazilian football with a string of legends throughout the pitch. Claimed multiple domestic crowns in a ferocious era.
December 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM
24. Botafogo (1960-63)
Manager: Amaral, Danilo Alvim
Carioca: 1961 🏆, 1962 🏆
Rio-Sao Paulo: 1961 🏆, 1962 🏆
One of the most stellar squads ever assembled in Brazilian football with a string of legends throughout the pitch. Claimed multiple domestic crowns in a ferocious era.
Manager: Amaral, Danilo Alvim
Carioca: 1961 🏆, 1962 🏆
Rio-Sao Paulo: 1961 🏆, 1962 🏆
One of the most stellar squads ever assembled in Brazilian football with a string of legends throughout the pitch. Claimed multiple domestic crowns in a ferocious era.
25. Hamburg (1980-83)
Manager: Ernst Happel
Bundesliga: 1981 🥈, 1982 🏆, 1983 🏆
UEFA Cup: 1982 🥈
European Cup: 1983 🏆
Took over Gladbach’s mantle as Germany’s leading side with back to back Bundesliga titles and the European Cup. Height of Hrubesch allied with crossing of Kaltz and smarts of Magath.
Manager: Ernst Happel
Bundesliga: 1981 🥈, 1982 🏆, 1983 🏆
UEFA Cup: 1982 🥈
European Cup: 1983 🏆
Took over Gladbach’s mantle as Germany’s leading side with back to back Bundesliga titles and the European Cup. Height of Hrubesch allied with crossing of Kaltz and smarts of Magath.
December 17, 2024 at 5:46 PM
25. Hamburg (1980-83)
Manager: Ernst Happel
Bundesliga: 1981 🥈, 1982 🏆, 1983 🏆
UEFA Cup: 1982 🥈
European Cup: 1983 🏆
Took over Gladbach’s mantle as Germany’s leading side with back to back Bundesliga titles and the European Cup. Height of Hrubesch allied with crossing of Kaltz and smarts of Magath.
Manager: Ernst Happel
Bundesliga: 1981 🥈, 1982 🏆, 1983 🏆
UEFA Cup: 1982 🥈
European Cup: 1983 🏆
Took over Gladbach’s mantle as Germany’s leading side with back to back Bundesliga titles and the European Cup. Height of Hrubesch allied with crossing of Kaltz and smarts of Magath.
26. Chelsea (2003-6)
Manager: Rainieri, Mourinho
PL: 2004 🥈, 2005 🏆, 2006 🏆
League Cup: 2005 🏆
Record-breaking side who never claimed European success despite their brilliance. Spine of Cech, Terry and Lampard all world class under Mourinho’s leadership.
Manager: Rainieri, Mourinho
PL: 2004 🥈, 2005 🏆, 2006 🏆
League Cup: 2005 🏆
Record-breaking side who never claimed European success despite their brilliance. Spine of Cech, Terry and Lampard all world class under Mourinho’s leadership.
December 17, 2024 at 5:30 PM
26. Chelsea (2003-6)
Manager: Rainieri, Mourinho
PL: 2004 🥈, 2005 🏆, 2006 🏆
League Cup: 2005 🏆
Record-breaking side who never claimed European success despite their brilliance. Spine of Cech, Terry and Lampard all world class under Mourinho’s leadership.
Manager: Rainieri, Mourinho
PL: 2004 🥈, 2005 🏆, 2006 🏆
League Cup: 2005 🏆
Record-breaking side who never claimed European success despite their brilliance. Spine of Cech, Terry and Lampard all world class under Mourinho’s leadership.