Liverpool have won the most European trophies of any English club, with 13. That puts them four clear of Chelsea, and six of Liverpool's trophies are European Cups or Champions Leagues.
English clubs by total European trophies
Here are the English clubs ranked by total European trophies.
| Club | European trophies |
|---|---|
| Liverpool | 13 |
| Chelsea | 9 |
| Manchester United | 6 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 4 |
| Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa | 3 |
| Arsenal, Leeds United, Manchester City, West Ham United | 2 |
| Crystal Palace, Everton, Ipswich Town, Newcastle United | 1 |
Why Liverpool are clear at the top
Liverpool's lead is not only about overall volume. Six of their 13 European trophies are European Cups or Champions Leagues, more than any other Premier League club.
There is also a major coaching landmark in that history. Bob Paisley, Liverpool manager from 1974 to 1983, became the first coach to win the European Cup three times when he completed that set in 1981. Since then, only Carlo Ancelotti, now on four, and Zinedine Zidane have matched that three-title mark.
Chelsea in second place
Chelsea are second with nine European trophies, four fewer than Liverpool.
Six of Chelsea's nine European trophies have come since 2012. Before that run they won the European Cup-Winners' Cup in 1971 and again in 1998, along with the UEFA Super Cup.
Their Conference League win made them the first club to win every major European trophy.
What the other totals are made of
Manchester United are third on six. They were the first English side to win the European Cup, beating Benfica in the 1968 final under Sir Matt Busby, and they added a Europa League in 2017 under Jose Mourinho.
Tottenham Hotspur's four are the Cup-Winners' Cup in 1963, the UEFA Cup in 1972 and 1984, and the Europa League in 2025 against Manchester United, which came 41 years after the previous one.
Nottingham Forest's three are the European Cup in 1979 and 1980 under Brian Clough and the European Super Cup in 1979, won in a spell when English clubs took the European Cup in seven out of eight seasons.
English Champions League winners in the Premier League era
Only four English clubs have won the UEFA Champions League in the Premier League era: Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City.
Arsenal are not among them. They lost the 2006 final to Barcelona with 10 men, and they lost the 2025/26 final to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties.
FAQ
Which Premier League club has the most Champions League titles?
Liverpool do, with six European Cups or Champions Leagues. No other Premier League club has more.
How many European trophies have Liverpool won?
Liverpool have won 13 European trophies in total. That is the highest total for any English club.
Have Arsenal ever won the Champions League?
No. Arsenal lost the 2006 final to Barcelona with 10 men, and they also lost the 2025/26 final to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties.
Which Premier League clubs have won the Champions League?
In the Premier League era, the English winners are Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City. The list contains four clubs in total.