In the pantheon of Atlético de Madrid legends, a question often lingers among fans and statisticians alike: which Atlético Madrid player with most trophies ever donned the red-and-white? Is it a modern star locked in the chase, or a legend from the club’s golden era whose name fades in casual debates? Below, CantoKick will guide you through the contenders, the numbers, and the verdict — with stories, context, and facts.
The meaning of “most trophies” — what we count
Before naming a winner, it’s crucial to define “trophies.” Do we mean:
- Titles won with Atlético Madrid only (domestic + international)?
- Titles won across a player’s whole career, but including his Atleti time?
- Only major official trophies, excluding minor cups and friendlies?
In this article, we focus on trophies a player won while representing Atlético Madrid, counting the major domestic and international titles recognized by the club (La Liga, Copa del Rey, European cups, Su.). Minor, friendly, testimonial trophies are not part of the tally.
Atlético Madrid’s trophy haul includes 11 La Liga titles, 10 Copa del Rey, 3 UEFA Su, 1 Cup Winners’ Cup, 1 Intercontinental Cup, and others.
The top candidates
Over the club’s history, a few players have stood out for accumulating silverware during their time at. Here are the key contenders:
Adelardo Rodríguez — the historic benchmark
Adelardo Rodríguez, midfield great, remains the most decorated Atlético Madrid player in terms of trophies won for the club. During his 17-year spell:
- La Liga: 3 titles
- Copa del Rey: 5 titles
- UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup: 1 title
- Intercontinental Cup: 1 title
That gives him a haul of 10 trophies with Atlético Madrid during his playing career. He also played 553 official matches for the club — a mark of loyalty and longevity.
Diego Godín — the modern testimony
Diego Godín, the Uruguayan defensive rock and longtime captain, is often cited as one of the club’s most celebrated recent stars. During his time at Atleti (2010–2019), he collected:
- Multiple La Liga titles
- Europa League, UEFA Super Cup
- Domestic cups and Super Cups
By 2018, the club officially recognized Godín as the player with the second most trophies in Atleti history — with 8 trophies — behind only Adelardo.
Koke — Atlético’s one-club man chasing history
Koke is a unique case: a homegrown midfielder who has spent his entire career at Atlético. As of 2025, his trophy list with the club includes:
- 2 La Liga titles
- 1 Copa del Rey
- 1 Supercopa de España
- 2 Europa League
- 2 UEFA Super Cups
By count, that gives him 8 trophies with Atlético so far. He’s still active and could still climb.
The club itself has noted that only Adelardo is currently ahead of Godín in trophies count.
Why Adelardo still leads the pack
Given the data:
- Adelardo: ~10 titles with Atlético Madrid
- Godín: ~8 titles
- Koke: ~8 titles and counting
Adelardo holds the top spot for Atlético Madrid player with most trophies, based on titles won while playing for Atleti. His achievements occurred in an era when Atlético won domestic and international silverware, including a European Cup Winners’ Cup and the Intercontinental Cup (1974).
Godín and Koke are impressive challengers, but neither has surpassed Adelardo’s total yet. Godín held the second rank in the club’s commemorations.
Context: eras, club growth, and trophy opportunities
It’s worth noting some factors influencing these tallies:
- Era of competition: In Adelardo’s time, European and international tournaments had fewer slots and lighter schedules, but fewer overall competitions existed compared to the modern game.
- Club cycles: Atlético’s peaks and valleys affect opportunities to win silverware. Some modern stars play in eras of fewer titles won by the club.
- Longevity & loyalty: Players like Koke and Godín had long Atleti careers, but sometimes left for clubs afterward or had fewer windows of winning part of a stacked squad.
- Multiple trophies per season: Modern players may have more cup opportunities (Su, European competitions), but that is balanced by stiffer competition.
Under these dynamics, Adelardo’s decade-spanning dominance remains remarkable.
Honorable mentions & close calls
Other players have also gathered multiple trophies with Atlético, though not enough to surpass the top three:
- Luis Aragonés – as a player and later as coach, his legacy is immense.
- Fernando Torres – a beloved Atleti son, though many of his trophies came elsewhere.
- Other club legends who played long and won multiple domestic cups or league titles, but their trophy count with Atleti was lower than 8 or so.
What’s next for Koke and future stars?
Koke is still active and in the running to challenge for that top spot. If Atlético starts winning more trophies in coming seasons—La Liga, European or domestic cups—he could inch closer to Adelardo’s mark.
Also, in modern squads, players like Jan Oblak have accumulated clean sheets and individual honors, but not a large volume of club trophies. Oblak has won at least one La Liga with Atleti and a few other honors.
Final Thoughts
Atlético Madrid player with most trophies: the title still belongs to Adelardo Rodríguez for his 10 major titles won while representing Atleti (3 La Liga, 5 Copa del Rey, 1 Cup Winners’ Cup, 1 Intercontinental). In modern times, Diego Godín is the runner-up, and Koke is actively chasing.
This historical context does not diminish the greatness of Godín or Koke — it highlights the durability, timing, and legacy needed to reach Adelardo’s benchmark.
If you like, I can also produce a full top-10 list of most decorated Atlético players including inactive, current, and combine counts — that might help paint a broader picture. Do you want me to build that list with CantoKick?
