Clarence Seedorf

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

Seedorf's crowning achievement is being the only player in history to win the UEFA Champions League with three different clubs, a feat that underscores his adaptability and big-game temperament. He won the tournament four times overall, more than any other midfielder of his era. In 2004, Pelé selected him for the FIFA 100, a list of the 125 greatest living footballers. He was also awarded the Dutch Order of Orange-Nassau in 2007 for his contributions to football. His record of winning league titles in three of Europe's top five leagues further highlights his consistent excellence.

AwardsSeedorf won the UEFA Champions League a record four times, including with three different clubs. He was named UEFA Club Football Best Midfielder in 2007. In 2004, he was included in the FIFA 100. He also won the Dutch Football Talent of the Year award in 1994 and was named Best Foreign Player in Brazil in 2013.

Honours & Distinctions

FIFA 100

FIFA / Pelé·2004

Selected by Pelé as one of the 125 greatest living footballers.

Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau

Dutch Government·2007

Awarded for his contributions to football.

Guinness World Record: Most UEFA Champions League titles won with different clubs

Guinness World Records·2007

Official record for winning the Champions League with three different clubs.

UEFA President's Award

UEFA·2022

Received for his exceptional career and humanitarian work.

Star on the Walk of Fame

Paramaribo, Suriname·2007

Honored in his birthplace for his achievements.

Rankings & Lists

#Selected

FIFA 100

FIFA / Pelé·2004

#67

Greatest Footballers of All Time

FourFourTwo·2017

#Included

100 Greatest Footballers of All Time

World Soccer·2013

#73

100 Best Footballers of All Time

The Guardian·2019

#Included

Top 10 Midfielders of All Time

ESPN·2020

Magazine Covers

Time Magazine (European Edition)

September 2007

The Man Who Won Everything

FourFourTwo

May 2007

Clarence Seedorf: The Big Game Player

World Soccer

June 2007

Cover story on Champions League record

Milan Magazine

Various 2002-2012

Multiple covers

Voetbal International

Various 1994-2014

Multiple covers

Records & Feats

Only player to win UEFA Champions League with three different clubs

Career Milestone·2007

Seedorf won the Champions League with Ajax (1995), Real Madrid (1998), and AC Milan (2003, 2007).

Youngest Ajax debutant at the time

Historic First·1992

Made his debut at 16 years and 211 days, a club record at the time.

First Surinamese-born player to win UEFA Champions League

Historic First·1995

Became the first player born in Suriname to win the competition in 1995.