Top 10 Most Successful English Football Clubs of All Times | 2023 Ranking
Football is the most loved sport in England and there are millions of football fans in the United Kingdom. The Football Association governs and controls football in England. FA is associated with the UEFA and it comes under the Jurisdiction of FIFA.
As per reports, there are more than 40 thousand registered football Clubs in England. Many top football leagues and Clubs also belong to England. Here is the list of the Top 10 Most Successful English football teams.
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| Name | Premier League | Second Divsion | FA Cup | FA Charirty Sheild | FIFA World Cup | European/ Others | Total Titles |
| Macnhester United | 20 | 2 | 12 | 21 | 1 | 10 | 66 |
| Liverpool | 19 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 23 | 69 |
| Arsenal | 13 | None | 14 | 16 | None | 5 | 48 |
| Chelsea | 6 | 2 | 8 | 4 | None | 15 | 35 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | None | 7 | 26 |
| Aston Villa | 7 | 2 | 7 | 1 | None | 11 | 28 |
| Manchester City | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | None | 12 | 38 |
| Everton | 9 | 1 | 5 | 9 | None | 1 | 25 |
| Newcastle United | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 | None | 3 | 18 |
| Nottingham Forest | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | None | 11 | 18 |
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1. Manchester United
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- Total No of Titles: 66
- Premier Leauge: 20 (record)
- Second Division: 2
- FA Cup: 12
- FA Charity Shield: 21 (a record)
- UEFA Champions League: 1
- FIFA World Cup: 1
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Manchester United Football Club or Manchester United takes the top spot on our list. They are the most successful English Football team in history. Manchester United is also known as The Red Devils. This football club was founded in 1878 as s Newton Heath LYR F.C. Since its Establishment, Manchester United has won a total of 66 National, International, and European Titles.
Manchester United became the Premier League Champions 20 times and they have also won the Second Division title two times. Not only this, but they also claimed the FA Cup 12 times and became Foot Ball League Cup Champions 5 times. Moreover, Manchester United also won FA Charity Shield for a record of 21 times.
The Red Devils became UEFA Champions League winners thrice in history. They also have European Winners Cup, UEFA Europa League, and European Super Cup titles for one time. In addition, they also won the Intercontinental Cup in 1999.
Manchester United became the FIFA Club World Cup Champions in 2008. Above all, they are undoubtedly the best English Football Club in the history of the Sport.
2. Liverpool
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- Total No of Titles: 69
- Premier Leauge: 19
- Second Division: 4
- FA Cup: 7
- FA Charity Shield: 15
- UEFA Champions League: 6
- FIFA World Cup: 1
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Liverpool Football Club or commonly known as the Liverpool Football Club takes the second spot on our list of most Successful English Football teams. They are also known as The Reds by their fans. The Club was founded on 3 June 1892 exactly 129 years ago in Liverpool. Since its establishment, Liverpool has won a total of 61 National, European and International titles in the history of football.
Liverpool won the Premier League 19 times and they also claimed 4 titles in the Second division. They have 7 FA Cups to their name with 8 Foot Ball Cup titles. Liverpool has also won the football league super cup in 198-86. Not only this, but they also have 15 FA Charity Sheild titles to their name as well.
Apart from that, Liverpool is also one of the top teams in the European Championships as well. They have won 6 European Cup titles in the past and have claimed UEFA Cup thrice. Moreover, they also won UEFA Super Cup four times. However, the most exciting achievement for Liverpool came in 2019, when they became the FIFA Club World Cup winners.
Above all, Liverpool is one of the most successful English Football Clubs and they deserve their name on our list.
3. Arsenal
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- Total No of Titles: 48
- Premier Leauge: 13
- EFL Cup: 2
- League Centenary Trophy: 1
- FA Cup: 14 (a record)
- FA Charity Shield: 16
- UEFA Cup Winners Cup: 1
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Arsenal FC or commonly known as Arsenal Football Club is a London-based English football club. They take the 3rd spot on our list of most successful English Football Teams in history. The Club was founded in October 1886 exactly 135 years ago as Dial Square. Since its establishment Arsenal has won a total of 48 National and European titles.
Arsenal has won a total of 13 Premier League titles and they also have 2 EFL titles to their name. Moreover, they also won the League Centenary Trophy in 1988. Arsenal has won FA Cup a record 14 times and they also received 16 FA Community shield titles. Apart from it, Arsenal were UEFA Cup Winner’s Cup champions in 1993-94 season.
Above all, Arsenal is one of the most successful English football teams and they earn their name on our list with their stunning stats.
4. Chelsea
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- Total No of Titles: 35
- Premier Leauge: 6
- Second Division: 2
- FA Cup: 8
- FA Charity Shield: 4
- UEFA Champions League: 2
- UEFA Super Cup: 2
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Chelsea Football Club or Chelsea F.C is an English football club based in the City of Fulham, West London. They are rated among the most successful English Football Clubs at the 4th spot. The Club was founded on 10 March 1905 exactly 116 years ago. Since its establishment, Chelsea has won a total of 35 National and European titles in football history.
Chelsea has claimed a total of 6 Premier League titles to their name till yet. Not only this, but they also won the Second Division two times. The Blues have claimed the FA Cup title eight times and they also became EFL Cup winners five times. Moreover, they have also won the FA Charity Shield titles four times. Apart from this, Chelsea also became the Full Member Champions two times.
The Blues became the UEFA Champions League Winners two times, and they also held UEFA European League Twice. Moreover, they also won the UEFA Cup Winners Cup two times. Not only this, but they also claimed the UEFA Super Cup title twice.
Above all, Chelsea is one of the best English Football Clubs and they enter their name on our list with great pride.
5. Tottenham Hotspur
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- Total No of Titles: 26
- Premier Leauge: 2
- Second Division: 2
- FA Cup: 8
- FA Charity Shield: 7
- UEFA Cup Winners Cup: 1
- UEFA Cup: 2
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Tottenham Hotspur F.C or Spurs is an English Football Club based in Tottenham, England. They are one of the most successful English football clubs of all time. The Club was founded on 5 September 1882 exactly 139 years ago, as Hotspur F.C. Since its establishment, Tottenham Hotspur has won a total of 26 National and European football league titles.
Tottenham Hotspur is also called The Lilywhites by its fans. They have won the Premier League title twice in history and they became Second Division champions two times. Moreover, The Spurs have also claimed FA Cup 8 times and they won FA Charity Shield 7 times.
Not only this, but Tottenham has also won the UEFA Cup Winners Cup in 1962-63. Apart from it, they also held UEFA Cup twice. Above all, Tottenham is one of the best English Football clubs and they deserve their name for their achievements.
6. Aston Villa
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- Total No of Titles: 28
- Premier Leauge: 7
- Second Division: 2
- FA Cup: 7
- FA Charity Shield: 1
- EFL Cup: 5
- UEFA Super Cup: 1
- European Cup: 1
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Aston Villa F.C is an English Football Club based in Aston, Birmingham, England. They are also one of the most successful English Football teams in the history of Sport. The Club was founded on 21 November 1874 exactly 146 years ago. Since it’s foundation Aston Villa has won a total of 28 National and European Football League titles.
Aston Villa are also known as The Villa and The Lions by their fans. They have won Premier League for 7 times in the history and they became Second Division Champions twice. Moreover, The Lions have 7 FA Cup titles to their name and they have won EFL Cup five times. Apart from it, Aston Villa also have won FA Charity Shiled in 1981.
Not only this, Aston Villa have also won European Cup in 1981-82 and UEFA Super Cup in 1982. Above all, The Lions earn their name on our list of best English Football Clubs of all time.
7. Manchester City
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- Total No of Titles: 38
- Premier Leauge: 7
- Second Division: 7
- FA Cup: 6
- FA Charity Shield: 6
- EFL Cup: 8 (joint record)
- UEFA Cup Winner’s Cup: 1
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Next we have another English Football Club named Manchester City making up the 7th spot on our list. They are among the top rated English Football teams in the history. The Club came into existenece in 1880 141 years ago from today as St. Mark’s (West Gorton). Since its foundation, Manchester City has won a total of 38 National and European titles to their name.
Manchester City are nicknamed as City and Man City by their fans. They became Premier League Champions 7 times and they also held Second Division Title 7 times. Moreover, Man City have also won the FA Cup 6 times and Claimed EFL Cup title 8 times (a Record). Apart from it, they also laid hands on FA Charity Sheild title 6 times.
Not only this, Manchester City also won the UEFA Cup Winner’s Cup in 1969-70 season. Above all, Manchester City deserve their name on our list for their wonderful achievements.
8. Everton
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- Total No of Titles: 25
- Premier Leauge: 9
- Second Division: 1
- FA Cup: 5
- FA Charity Shield: 9
- UEFA Cup Winner’s Cup: 1
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English Football Club Everton is based in Liverpool, England and they earn the 8th spot on our countdwon. They are aslo rated as the successful English Football club of all time. The Club came into being in 1878 exactly 143 years ago from today. Since its Establishment, Everton have won a total of 25 National and European Titles in the history of sport.
Everton are also called The Toffees and The People’s Club by the fans. They became the Premier Leauge Champion 9 time and they also won the Second divison in 1930-31. Not only this, The Toffees also claimed FA Cup title five times and they won FA Chairty Shiled 9 times.
Apart from it, Everton also became the Europen Cup Winner’s Cup champions in 1984-85. Above all, Everton are one of the best English Football Clubs of all time and they enter their name on our list.
9. Newcastle United
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- Total No of Titles: 18
- Premier Leauge: 4
- Second Division: 4
- FA Cup: 6
- FA Charity Shield: 1
- UEFA intertoto Cup: 1
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New Castle United are English Football Club based in Newcastle upon Tyne in England. They are among one of the best English football teams of all time. The Club was founded on 9 December 1892 exactly 128 years ago. Sice their establishement, Newcastle United have won a total of 18 National and European Titles in the history of the football.
Newcastle United are also called The Magpies by the football fans. They have won Premier League title four times and they also became Second Divison Champion four time. Not only this, The Magpies have also claimed FA Cup 6 times and they won FA Charity Shiled in 1909.
Not only this, Newcastle United have also won UEFA Intertoto Cup in 2006 as well. Above all, NewCastle resigter their name on our list of most Successfull English Football Club.
10. Nottingham Forest
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- Total No of Titles: 18
- Premier Leauge: 1
- Second Division: 3
- FA Cup: 2
- FA Charity Shield: 1
- European Cup: 2
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Finally, English Football Club Nottingham Forest make the last spot on our list. They are among the most successful English Football Clubs due to their enrmous acheivements in the sport. Nottingham Forest was founded in1865 exactly 156 years ago. Since its establishement, Nottingham Forest have won a total of 18 National European titles in football history.
Nottingham Forest are called The Reds and The Tricky Tress by the football fans. They have one Premier League title to their name and they also became Second Division Champions thrice. Not only this, The Reds have also won 2 FA Cups titles, and one FA Chairty Shield Title as well.
Apart from it, Nottingham Forest have also won European Cup twice and they became UEFA Super Cup winners in 1979.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most successful English football team ever?
Manchester Unites is the most successful English Football Team ever. They have won Premier League title for a record 20 times. Most of these winning came when Premier League was found under the management of Sir Alex Ferguson.
Which player has won the most trophies in English football?
Ryan Gigs has won the most Trophies in English Football. He is the most decorated player in the history of English Football who won a total of 13 Premier League Trophies for Manchester United during the course of 23 years of his career.
Which is the wealthiest football club in the world?
Real Madrid toped Brand’s Fiance List for thrid consecutive year in 2020 and they are rated as the wealthiest Football Club in the world. Their brand value reached a staggering €1.27 billion surpassing Barelona’s €1.26 billion in 2020.
Conclusion
So here is our list. Which Club do you think should be on our list? Let us know in the comment Box.
