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#3 Andres Iniesta - 37 titles
Barcelona's creative head for several years, Andres Iniesta is one of the best players ever to graduate from La Masia. In addition to his obvious talents, the Catalan midfielder possesses a stacked trophy cabinet, enough to prove his genius. With 37 titles to his name, Iniesta is the third-most decorated player in Barcelona's as well as football's history.
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A man for the biggest occasions, Iniesta has always turned up when his team has needed him the most. Known for his performances in the final, the Spaniard is the only player to win a man-of-the-match award in the World Cup final, European Championship final, and Champions League final.
Following 16 years, 674 appearances, and 30 pieces of silverware, Iniesta finally left Barcelona and Europe for that matter, to join Japanese side Vissel Kobe in 2018. At the ripe old age of 37, the 131-time capped Spanish international is still performing at his best, having won two trophies in Japan to date.
#2 Lionel Messi - 37 titles
Lionel Messi and Barcelona have been so synonymous over the past 20 years that to imagine either one without the other seems practically impossible. Nevertheless, a crazy transfer window and years of financial mismanagement have finally managed to sever a 21-year old connection.
La Pulga exited Barcelona last month in a shocking turn of events to link up with his former team-mate Neymar at PSG. However, his departure came having established an everlasting legacy at Camp Nou. With Barcelona, Lionel Messi won a total of 35 trophies prior to his untimely move.
In his last act as club captain, the magisterial Argentine led the club to their record 31st Copa del Rey title, exuding sheer brilliance in their 4-0 routing of Athletic Bilbao in the final.
Not only did his emergence coincide with the most successful period in the club's history, but Lionel Messi was majorly responsible for their time at the top. A true legend of the game, indeed.
#1 Dani Alves - 43 titles
The most recent title winner on the list, Dani Alves added a maiden Olympic gold medal to his already stacked trophy cabinet last month. Captaining a star-studded Brazil side, Alves led the Seleção past a promising Spanish squad to a 1-0 victory in the final. With his 43rd title as a professional footballer, the former Barcelona stalwart extended his lead as the most decorated player in the history of the sport.
Dani Alves was bought by the Blaugrana in 2008 for a sizeable fee of €35.5m in 2008, during a highly transitional period in the club's history. However, the erratic defender quickly cemented his position as Barcelona's first-choice right-back. His offensive skills, coupled with his passing ability, made him a fan favorite almost immediately.
After eight fruitful years and 23 major trophies, Alves finally departed Barcelona in 2016 to join Juventus on a free transfer. The 119-time capped Brazilian international enjoyed three more seasons at the top with the Old Lady and PSG, adding to his title haul.
The veteran defender is still playing at a competitive level with Sao Paulo, aged 38. However, recent reports have suggested a potential contract termination due to wage disputes between the two parties.
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