Postseason games are a time of great anticipation as the top 14 teams across both Divisions fight it out for a spot in the Super Bowl. Winning the Vince Lombardi trophy is a matter of great pride for the team and also the players. The commemorative Championship ring customized for the winning team is something that cements a player’s legacy in the Super Bowl lore.
Some players like Tom Brady or Hall of Famer Charles Haley have an impressive collection of Super Bowl rings. Appearing in the Super Bowl is a great accomplishment itself but the players who make the difference in these matches go down as some of the best in history. Here is to looking back at the players with the most Super Bowl wins and appearances.
Players with Most Super Bowl Wins
While many players have won the Super Bowl, an elite few have featured time and again to compete for the Vince Lombardi trophy. The first name that features when most SB rings are mentioned is that of Tom Brady. With 7 wins in 10 appearances, Tom Brady is the player with the most Super Bowl wins. Charles Haley comes second with 5 wins. There are multiple players with 4 Super Bowl wins. Here is a look at the list of players with the most Super Bowl wins (at least 4).
| Player | Position | Wins | Teams |
| Tom Brady | Quarterback | 7 | New England Patriots (6), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1) |
| Charles Haley | Linebacker | 5 | San Francisco 49ers (2), Dallas Cowboys (3) |
| Marv Fleming | Tight End | 4 | Green Bay Packers (2), Miami Dolphins (2) |
| Ted Hendricks | Linebacker | 4 | Indianapolis Colts (1), Raiders (3) |
| Matt Millen | Linebacker | 4 | Raiders (2), San Francisco 49ers (1), Washington Redskins (1) |
| Bill Romanowski | Linebacker | 4 | San Francisco 49ers (2), Denver Broncos (2) |
| Adam Vinatieri | Placekicker | 4 | New England Patriots (3), Indianapolis Colts (1) |
| 22 Pittsburgh Players* | Multiple positions | 4 | Pittsburgh Steelers (4) |
| 6 San Francisco Players** | Multiple positions | 4 | San Francisco 49ers (4) |
* Pittsburgh Steelers Players- Terry Bradshaw (QB), Franco Harris (WR), Lynn Swann (WR), John Stallworth (WR), Mel Blount (DB), Jack Ham (LB), Mike Webster (C), Donnie Shell (DB), L.C. Greenwood (DE), Rocky Bleier (RB), Gerry Mullins (G), Larry Brown (TE/T), Mike Wagner (DB), JT Thomas (DB), Loren Toews (LB), Jon Kolb (T), Sam Davis (G), Steve Furness (DT), Dwitght White (DE), Randy Grossman (TE), Joe Greene (DT)
** San Franciso 49ers Players- Joe Montana (QB), Keena Turner (LB), Eric Wright (DB), Mike Wilson (WR), Ronnie Lot (DB), Jesse Sapolu (OL)
Players with most Super Bowl wins with different teams
Winning the Super Bowl with one team is a prestigious moment for any NFL player. Throughout their careers, there are many players who have won the Vince Lombardi trophy more than once. Players like Tom Brady, Charles Haley, and Marv Fleming are the top 3 players with the most Super Bowl wins.
However, these players have only won the Super Bowl with either one or two teams. If we have to look at the players with the most Super Bowl wins with different teams, there are only two players who feature on this list. One is linebacker Matt Millen (4 Super Bowls with 3 different teams) and the other is running back and return specialist Kenjon Barner (3 Super Bowls with 3 teams).
| Player | Team | Super Bowl |
| Matt Millen - LB | Los Angeles Raiders (Millen won his first Super Bowl when the Raiders were still Oakland Raiders) | XV (1981), XVIII (1984) |
| San Francisco 49ers | XXIV (1990) | |
| Washington Redskins | XXVI (1992) | |
| Kenjon Barner- RB and Return Specialist | Philadelphia Eagles | LII (2018) |
| New England Patriots | LIII (2019) | |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | LV (2021) |
Player with consecutive back to back Super Bowl wins
There are eight teams who have won the Super Bowl back-to-back. Starting with the first instance in Super Bowl I and Super Bowl II (won by the Green Bay Packers) the latest consecutive win has been by the New England Patriots (Super Bowl XXXVIII and XXXIX).
However, only one player ever has won three consecutive Super Bowls and that is linebacker Ken Norton, Jr. He won two consecutive Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys (XXVII, XXVIII). He joined the San Francisco 49ers during his first year of free agency and won the Super Bowl (XXIX) with them too.
| Super Bowl | Year | Team |
| XXVII | 1992 season | Dallas Cowboys |
| XXVIII | 1993 season | Dallas Cowboys |
| XXIX | 1994 season | San Francisco 49ers |
Most Super Bowl Wins - Player and Coach: Which duo has won the most Super Bowls?
Bill Belichick has been the head coach of the New England Patriots since 2000. During his first year, he had drafted Tom Brady as a backup to quarterback Drew Bledsoe. The coach-quarterback duo has since made history. They are the top coach and player duo in the history of the league by a mile. Brady and Belichick enjoyed 6 Super Bowl wins together. Here are the Super Bowl wins by the duo of Belichick and Brady.
| Super Bowl | Year | Opposition | Score |
| XXXVI | 2001 | St. Louis Rams (now L.A. Rams) | 20-17 |
| XXXVIII | 2003 | Carolina Panthers | 32-29 |
| XXXIX | 2004 | Philadelphia Eagles | 24-21 |
| XLIX | 2014 | Seattle Seahawks | 28-24 |
| LI | 2016 | Atlanta Falcons | 34-28 |
| LIII | 2018 | L.A. Rams | 13-3 |
Complete list of most Super Bowl Wins by a Quarterback
Touchdown passes can make or break a game and Super Bowls throughout the history have seen some great quarterback plays. The most successful NFL Super Bowl player ever is quarterback Tom Brady. He ranks the highest among 35 different quarterbacks who have won the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Along with Brady, there are also great names like Joe Montana and the legendary Terry Bradshaw. Here are the top 13 quarterbacks with the most Super Bowl wins.
| Name | Number of Wins |
| Tom Brady | 7 |
| Joe Montana | 4 |
| Terry Bradshaw | 4 |
| Troy Aikman | 3 |
| Patrick Mahomes | 2 |
| Eli Manning | 2 |
| Peyton Manning | 2 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | 2 |
| John Elway | 2 |
| Jim Plunkett | 2 |
| Bart Starr | 2 |
| Roger Staubach | 2 |
| Bob Griese | 2 |
Active Players with Most Super Bowl Wins
Now with Tom Brady retired from the NFL, there are a bunch of active players who are close to one another in terms of most Super Bowl Wins. Tied at the top with three wins apiece are Patriots' Matthew Slator and Chiefs' Joe Thuney with 3 wins. Most of the players have played for the New England Patriots (the most successful NFL team of the past decade) and the Kansas City Chiefs (currently enjoying a purple patch). Here are the active players with the most Super Bowl victories ( at least 2).
| Player | Current Team | Wins |
| Matthew Slater | New England Patriots | 3 |
| Joe Thuney | Kansas City Chiefs | 3 |
| David Andrews | New England Patriots | 2 |
| Joe Cardona | New England Patriots | 2 |
| Trey Flowers | New England Patriots | 2 |
| Shaquille Mason | Houston Texans | 2 |
| Jonathan Jones | New England Patriots | 2 |
| Ted Karras | Cincinnati Bengals | 2 |
| Elandon Roberts | Pittsburgh Steelers | 2 |
| Shaquil Barrett | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2 |
| Brandon Bolden | Las Vegas Raiders | 2 |
| Cameron Fleming | Denver Broncos | 2 |
| Travis Kelce | Kansas City Chiefs | 2 |
| James Winchester | Kansas City Chiefs | 2 |
| Chris Jones | Kansas City Chiefs | 2 |
| Patrick Mahomes | Kansas City Chiefs | 2 |
| Harrison Butker | Kansas City Chiefs | 2 |
| Derrick Nnadi | Kansas City Chiefs | 2 |
| Khalen Saunders | New Orleans Saints | 2 |
| Nick Allegretti | Kansas City Chiefs | 2 |
Players with the most Super Bowl Rings in NFL History
Super Bowl rings are a nice commemoration for the players who win the trophy for their team. The golden rings with diamonds on top are a nice addition to any NFL player’s collection. With each team eyeing the Super Bowl spot, the Super Bowl rings are an added bonus to the journey to Super Bowl victory. With every Super Bowl match, there are players who eagerly wait to win their first Super Bowl rings while others add to their tally. Here is a look at the players with the most Super Bowl rings.
| Player | Number of Super Bowl Rings |
| Tom Brady- QB | 7 |
| Charles Haley- LB | 5 |
| Ted Hendricks- LB | 4 |
| Marv Fleming- TE | 4 |
| Matt Millen- LB | 4 |
| Bill Romanowski- LB | 4 |
| Adam Vinatieri- K | 4 |
| Joe Montana- QB | 4 |
| Keena Turner- LB | 4 |
| Eric Wright- CB | 4 |
| Mike Wilson- WR | 4 |
| Ronnie Lott- DB | 4 |
| Jesse Sapolu- OL | 4 |
| Terry Bradshaw- QB | 4 |
| Franco Harris- FB | 4 |
| Lynn Swann- WR | 4 |
| John Stallworth- WR | 4 |
| Mel Blount- DB | 4 |
| Jack Ham- LB | 4 |
| Mike Webster- C | 4 |
| Donnie Shell- DB | 4 |
| L.C. Greenwood- DE | 4 |
| Rocky Bleier- RB | 4 |
| Gerry Mullins- G | 4 |
| Larry Brown- TE/T | 4 |
| Mike Wagner- DE | 4 |
| J.T. Thomas- DB | 4 |
| Loren Toews- LB | 4 |
| Jon Kolb- T | 4 |
| Sam Davis- G | 4 |
| Steve Furness - DT | 4 |
| Dwight White- DE | 4 |
| Randy Grossman- TE | 4 |
| Joe Greene- DE | 4 |
Players with the most Super Bowl Appearances in NFL History
Not many players are fortunate enough to feature in even one Super Bowl game throughout their career. Although many make it to the playoffs, the Super Bowl spot is reserved only for a select few who grind it throughout the season and the playoff games. Only one team takes the Super Bowl victory but there are many players who have come close to it even if they haven’t won. Here is a look back at the players who have had the most Super Bowl appearances in the history of the league.
| Player | Appearances |
| Tom Brady | 10 |
| Stephen Gostowski | 6 |
| Mike Lodish | 6 |
| Cornelius Bennett | 5 |
| John Elway | 5 |
| Teddy Bruschi | 5 |
| Marv Fleming | 5 |
| Larry Cole | 5 |
| Charles Haley | 5 |
| Cliff Harris | 5 |
| DD. Lewis | 5 |
| Matt Light | 5 |
| Glenn Parker | 5 |
| Preston Pearson | 5 |
| Bill Romanowski | 5 |
| Adam Vinatieri | 5 |
| Charlie Waters | 5 |
| Rayfield Wright | 5 |
FAQs
A. Tom Brady with 7 rings leads all other players with the most Super Bowl wins.
A. The Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots are tied for the most Super Bowl wins for a franchise with 6 each.
A. The list of quarterbacks with three or more Super Bowl wins is quite elite. This list consists of Tom Brady (7), Terry Bradshaw (4), Joe Montana (4), and Troy Aikman (3).
A. Bill Belichick, the Patriots head coach with 6 rings has the most Super Bowls for a coach.
A. Ken Norton Jr. is the only player in the history of the NFL to win three consecutive Super Bowls. He won the first two with the Cowboys and the third one with the 49ers.
A. Charles Hayley has the second most number of Super Bowl rings with 5.
