Branislav Ivanović

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Ivanović's career is defined by remarkable consistency and a collection of major honours. He won 11 league titles across England and Russia, including three Premier League titles with Chelsea and two Russian Premier League titles with Zenit. His 105 caps for Serbia place him at the top of the nation's all-time appearance list, a record that speaks to his longevity and reliability. Perhaps most notably, he scored 34 goals as a defender for Chelsea, a feat that only John Terry has surpassed at the club. His ability to rise in big moments, such as his two headers against Liverpool in the 2009 Champions League quarter-final, made him a cult hero among fans.

AwardsIvanović's trophy cabinet is filled with team honours, but he also earned individual recognition. He was named in the PFA Team of the Year twice, in 2009-10 and 2010-11, and was voted Serbian Footballer of the Year in 2010 and 2011. He was inducted into the Chelsea Hall of Fame, a testament to his impact at the club. While he never won a major individual award like the Ballon d'Or, his consistency and big-game performances made him one of the most respected defenders of his era.

Honours & Distinctions

Chelsea Hall of Fame

Chelsea FC·2018

Inducted for his outstanding service to the club.

Order of St. Sava (Third Class)

Serbian Orthodox Church·2013

Honoured for his contributions to national pride and charity.

Records & Feats

Most capped player in Serbia national team history

Career Milestone·2018

Earned 105 caps for Serbia (and Serbia & Montenegro) between 2005 and 2018.

Second-highest scoring defender in Chelsea history

Career Milestone·2017

Scored 34 goals for Chelsea, behind only John Terry.