Ranking the best football trophies in the world

The range of design across the most impressive football trophies in world football is now vast. Bowls, cups, plates, shields and chalices even, all feature in the most prominent. Scale is very much a factor when a governing body or association is selecting its trophy, particularly if they are looking for a stand-out or statement award. Commercial sponsorship also plays a part, as corporate logos are often now included in the design. Gone are the days, it seems, of understated football trophies such as the Jules Rimet cup awarded to the football World Cup winners up to the 1970 edition. Standing just 35 centimetres (14 in) high and weighing 3.8 kilograms (8.4 lb) this really was a tiny example compared to those awarded across the professional leagues in the modern era. You may well disagree with our short list, however the beauty in the cups below is unquestionable. Here we count down our top 15 football trophy designs in the world.

15. AFC Champions League Trophy