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Top 7 Football Players Who Have Won The Most Serie A Titles

• Ken Anucha
• August 16, 2024

Gianluigi Buffon is the player with the most Serie A titles, winning 10 championships, all with Juventus. He is followed by Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci, each with 9 titles, also exclusively with Juventus.

These players played an important part in Juventus’s dominance in Italian football, helping the club secure lots of league victories over the years.

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Here are seven players who have won at least eight Serie A titles:

Player Name	Position	Nationality	Clubs	Serie A Titles
Gianluigi Buffon	Goalkeeper	Italy	Juventus FC	10
Leonardo Bonucci	Centre-Back	Italy	Inter Milan, Juventus FC	9
Giorgio Chiellini	Centre-Back	Italy	Juventus FC	9
Andrea Barzagli	Centre-Back	Italy	Juventus FC	8
Giuseppe Furino	Central Midfield	Italy	Juventus FC	8
Giovanni Ferrari	Attacking Midfield	Italy	Bologna FC 1909, AS Ambrosiana-Inter, Juventus FC	8
Virginio Rosetta	Right-Back	Italy	US Pro Vercelli, Juventus FC	8

1. Gianluigi Buffon (10)

Gianluigi Buffon is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in football history. He has won 10 Serie A titles, all with Juventus.

Buffon began his professional career at Parma, making his debut at just 17 years old in 1995. In 2001, he moved to Juventus for €52 million, which made him the most expensive goalkeeper at the time.

Buffon’s Serie A titles were earned throughout several seasons, including the early 2000s and the mid-2010s. He played for Juventus for nearly 20 years, becoming a key player and a symbol of consistency.

Buffon set many records during his time, including the most consecutive clean sheets in Serie A history. In addition to his league titles, Buffon won six Coppa Italia titles and seven Supercoppa Italiana titles.

His performances were crucial in Juventus’s dominance of Italian football during the 2000s and 2010s. Buffon also made a huge impact on the international level.

He was a central figure in Italy’s triumph at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, keeping five clean sheets and being named the tournament’s Best Player.

He earned a record 176 caps for Italy. Buffon retired from professional football in 2023, ending a remarkable 28-year career.

2. Leonardo Bonucci (9)

Leonardo Bonucci, born on May 1, 1987, in Viterbo, Italy, is a retired football player known for his defensive skills. He played mainly as a center-back, Bonucci was praised for his ability to read the game well, tackle opponents effectively, and help both in defense and attacking situations.

Bonucci’s football career started at Inter Milan in 2005, but he spent some early years on loan at Treviso and Pisa. He made a big impact at Bari, which led to his move to Juventus in 2010.

At Juventus, Bonucci became a crucial player in the defense. He was part of a famous defensive trio called “BBC,” with Giorgio Chiellini and Andrea Barzagli.

This trio was very strong and played a big part in Juventus’s success in Serie A, where they won many titles. Bonucci won a total of nine Serie A championships with Juventus, including six in a row from 2012 to 2017.

He also played in two UEFA Champions League finals, in 2015 and 2017. In the 2017-2018 season, Bonucci briefly played for AC Milan but returned to Juventus to win two more Serie A titles.

He was known for his leadership and experience, making him an important figure in Italian football. On the international level, Bonucci played for Italy more than 120 times since his debut in 2010.

He participated in two FIFA World Cups and three European Championships, winning the UEFA Euro 2020. Also, he received several individual awards, including Serie A Footballer of the Year in 2016.

However, Bonucci retired from professional football in May 2024. Besides his football achievements, he is also known for his work against bullying and has written a book to help bullying victims.

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3. Giorgio Chiellini (9)

Giorgio Chiellini is arguably one of the best defenders in football history. He mostly played as a center-back but could also play as a left-back.

Chiellini started his career with Livorno in 2000. He then went on loan to Fiorentina before making his mark at Juventus, joined in 2005.

Chiellini had an incredible run with Juventus, winning nine consecutive Serie A titles from 2012 to 2020. His time at Juventus was very successful.

Besides winning the league titles, he also helped the team win five Coppa Italia and five Supercoppa Italiana trophies. His strong defense and leadership played a big part in Juventus’s dominance in Italian football during those years.

Chiellini was named in the Serie A Team of the Year five times and was the Defender of the Year three times in a row from 2008 to 2010. Chiellini started playing for Italy in 2004.

He was part of Italy’s squad in several major tournaments, including four UEFA European Championships and two FIFA World Cups.

A standout moment in his international career was captaining Italy to win UEFA Euro 2020. He also earned a bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and reached the Euro 2012 final with the team.

Chiellini also completed a bachelor’s degree in economics and commerce at the University of Turin and later earned a master’s degree in business administration with honors. After leaving Juventus in 2022, Chiellini joined Los Angeles FC.

He continued to impress and helped the team win the Supporters’ Shield and MLS Cup in his first season. Chiellini retired from professional football in 2023, ending a brilliant career.

4. Andrea Barzagli (8)

Andrea Barzagli is an Italian retired football player and is considered one of the best defenders in Italian football history.

Throughout his career, which lasted from the late 1990s until he retired in 2019, Barzagli won eight Serie A titles with Juventus.

Barzagli started playing football at a young age with Rondinella Impruneta. He then moved to Ascoli, where he began his professional career.

His strong performances caught the eye of bigger clubs, and he went on to play for Palermo. Later, he joined VfL Wolfsburg in Germany and helped the team win the Bundesliga title in the 2008-2009 season.

In 2011, Barzagli joined Juventus. At Juventus, he became an important part of the team’s defense. He played alongside Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini, forming a famous trio known as the “BBC.”

This trio was crucial to Juventus’s success in Serie A, and they won many league titles together. Barzagli was known for his excellent defensive skills, including his ability to read the game, his good positioning, and his strong tackling.

Barzagli made his debut with the Italian national team in 2004. He was part of the team that won the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and he played a key role in defense. Also, he played in UEFA Euro 2008, Euro 2012, and the 2014 World Cup.

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5. Giuseppe Furino (8)

Giuseppe Furino is one of the football players who has won the most Serie A titles. Furino is best known for his time as a defensive midfielder at Juventus, having started his football career with Juventus’ youth team before moving to Savona and then Palermo.

He made his Serie A debut in 1968 while playing for Palermo. In 1969, Furino joined Juventus, played for 15 years, and became a club legend.

Despite being only 1.67 meters (5 feet 6 inches) tall, he was a powerful player known for his stamina and tactical skills. His hard work and aggressive style earned him the nickname “Furia,” which means “Fury” in Italian.

Furino was excellent at stopping the opposition and was an important part of Juventus’ midfield, helping both in defense and attack.

During his time at Juventus, Furino won eight Serie A titles. The titles he won were in the seasons of 1971–72, 1972–73, 1974–75, 1976–77, 1977–78, 1980–81, 1981–82, and 1983–84.

This achievement makes him one of the players with the most Serie A championships in history. In addition to these titles, Furino also won the Coppa Italia twice.

He was successful in European competitions as well, winning the UEFA Cup and the European Cup Winners’ Cup. Also, he reached the finals of the European Cup in 1973 and 1983 and was a runner-up in the 1973 Intercontinental Cup.

Furino also played for the Italian national team, earning three caps between 1970 and 1974. He was part of the Italian squad that reached the final of the 1970 FIFA World Cup, though Italy lost to Brazil.

Furino’s international debut was in the 1970 World Cup match against Uruguay. After retiring from professional football in 1984, Furino stayed involved in sports, taking on managerial roles.

6. Giovanni Ferrari (8)

Giovanni Ferrari is one of the football players who has won the most Serie A titles, with a total of eight championships.

Ferrari was born on December 6, 1907, in Alessandria, Italy. He played as an attacking midfielder and was known for his excellent skills and a big impact on the game.

Ferrari won his first Serie A title with Juventus in the 1933-34 season. He continued to be successful with Juventus, winning two more titles in the 1934-35 season.

After his time at Juventus, Ferrari moved to Inter Milan, which was known as Ambrosiana at that time. At Inter Milan, he won three Serie A titles in a row from 1937 to 1940.

His final Serie A victory came with Bologna in the 1940-41 season. This made Ferrari one of the few players to have won Serie A titles with three different clubs.

Besides his club success, Ferrari was also a key player for the Italian national team during a golden period for Italian football.

He helped Italy win two consecutive FIFA World Cups in 1934 and 1938. His role in both tournaments was crucial, helping Italy become a dominant team in international football. Ferrari was known for his technical skills, vision, and his ability to help his teammates score goals.

Sadly, Giovanni Ferrari passed away on December 2, 1982, but his achievements in football are still celebrated, and he remains an important figure in the history of Italian football.

7. Virginio Rosetta (8)

Virginio Rosetta is a great defender known for his time at Juventus, where he achieved great success. He began his career at Pro Vercelli, debuting in the 1919-20 season, and he won two league titles.

In 1923, he moved to Juventus. Rosetta was a key player for Juventus, helping the team win eight Serie A titles. This included an impressive five consecutive titles from 1931 to 1936.

His role in the team was crucial, and he often served as the team’s captain. Known for his strong leadership and skillful defending, Rosetta was admired for his ability to read the game well and his precise passing.

These skills made him an effective and elegant defender. Rosetta also played for the Italy national team, earning 52 caps.

He participated in major tournaments such as the 1920, 1924, and 1928 Summer Olympics, where Italy won a bronze medal.

One of his most notable achievements was being part of the squad that won the 1934 FIFA World Cup, although he did not play in the final.

After retiring from playing football in 1936, Rosetta moved into coaching. He managed teams like Juventus and Lucchese. However, he passed away on March 31, 1975, in Turin.

His eight Serie A titles place him among the most decorated players in the history of the league, standing alongside other football legends like Gianluigi Buffon and Giuseppe Furino.