Key Takeaways:
- AC Milan marks its 126th anniversary today, having been founded on 16 December 1899
- The club has amassed a total of 50 trophies, including 19 Serie A titles and seven European Cup/Champions League victories
- Six Ballon d’Or winners and numerous football legends have played for the Rossoneri
Historic Milestone for a European Powerhouse
AC Milan is celebrating its 126th birthday today. A titan on both the Italian and international football landscape, the club’s remarkable achievements have earned it a place among the sport’s most decorated teams.
A passion lived together: happy birthday to us and all Rossoneri out there 🤗🎂@433 pic.twitter.com/mCdkelMaKn
— AC Milan (@acmilan) December 16, 2025
Trophy-Laden Legacy
The Rossoneri have secured exactly 50 trophies throughout their storied history. This haul includes 19 Serie A league titles, placing Milan third in the all-time Italian championship rankings. The club’s domestic achievements also feature five Coppa Italia trophies and eight Supercoppa Italiana victories. On the European and world stage, Milan boasts seven European Cup and UEFA Champions League triumphs, five UEFA Super Cups, two Cup Winners’ Cups, three Intercontinental Cups, and a FIFA Club World Cup.
| Competition | Trophies Won |
|---|---|
| Serie A | 19 |
| Coppa Italia | 5 |
| Supercoppa Italiana | 8 |
| European Cup / Champions League | 7 |
| UEFA Super Cup | 5 |
| Cup Winners’ Cup | 2 |
| Intercontinental Cup | 3 |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 1 |
Ballon d’Or Winners and Football Icons
AC Milan’s rich tradition includes six different players who have claimed the Ballon d’Or award: Gianni Rivera, Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten, George Weah, Andriy Shevchenko, and Kaka. The club’s pantheon of greats features legendary defenders Franco Baresi and Paolo Maldini, while other luminaries to wear the red and black include Gunnar Nordahl, Nils Liedholm, Lorenzo Buffon, Cesare Maldini, Giovanni Trapattoni, José Altafini, Mauro Tassotti, Alessandro Costacurta, Roberto Donadoni, Daniele Massaro, Frank Rijkaard, Demetrio Albertini, Sebastiano Rossi, Massimo Ambrosini, Gennaro Gattuso, Dida, Filippo Inzaghi, Andrea Pirlo, Alessandro Nesta, Clarence Seedorf, Cafu, and Zlatan Ibrahimović.
Influential Managers and Visionary Leadership
The team known as the Devil has benefitted from the expertise of numerous high-profile managers, including Nereo Rocco, Nils Liedholm, Arrigo Sacchi, Fabio Capello, Carlo Ancelotti, and Massimiliano Allegri. At the helm of the club’s most golden era stood president Silvio Berlusconi, whose leadership transformed Milan into a globally renowned football force.
