Six major stars who have no Champions League, Ibrahimovic and Ronaldo are on the list, and one player loses three finals

The six major football superstars in the world have failed to win the Champions League trophy in their lifetime, which is undoubtedly the peak event of European football. The annual championship battle not only attracts the attention of countless fans, but also has become the ultimate goal in many players' careers. For players who play in the top European leagues, holding up the "Big Ear Cup" that symbolizes the honor of Europe's strongest team is their dream achievement. However, although some football superstars have had extremely brilliant careers, they have missed the Champions League champions. Here are six football legends who have failed to win the Champions League trophy in their careers.

Buffon: He reached the final three times and lost three times

Italian legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, whose career span lasts 29 years. Even though he won the World Cup with the Italian national team, he has never been able to win the Champions League trophy at the club level. Buffon's Champions League dream was frozen with three regrettable final defeats. In the 2002-03 season, Buffon entered the Champions League final with Juventus and played against AC Milan. The final was finally decided by a penalty shootout. Although Buffon saved a penalty, he failed to avoid Juventus' defeat. In the 2014-15 season, Juventus reached the final again. This time they faced the strong Barcelona team at that time. Despite Buffon's efforts, Juventus still lost 1-3. In the 2016-17 season, Buffon once again led Juventus to the Champions League final, this time they faced defending champion Real Madrid. Despite Juventus' full efforts, it eventually lost 1-4. He reached the final three times but lost three times. Buffon's Champions League dream was never realized. Until he announced his retirement in 2023, the Champions League trophy was still out of reach.

Nedved: Golden Globe winner, repeatedly missed the Champions League

Czech legend Nedved won the Golden Globe Award in 2003 with his outstanding skills and unparalleled on-field leadership. However, despite his many successes in the club field and contributing three Serie A titles to Juventus in the Serie A, he has never won the Champions League honors. The closest Nedved's Champions League journey was in the 2002-03 season, when he and Juventus entered the Champions League final. However, the Italian derby in the final allowed Juventus to face AC Milan. After a fierce penalty shootout, Juventus finally lost and missed the Champions League championship. For Nedved, this is undoubtedly the deepest regret of his career.

Aguero: The near Champions League champion

Argentine striker Sergio Aguero is Manchester City's historical scorer king and a key figure in the team's Premier League championship. However, in the Champions League, Aguero never won the trophy as he wished. He has challenged the Champions League with Manchester City many times, but the closest trophy is in the 2020-21 season, when Manchester City reached the Champions League final for the first time in history. Although Aguero's Manchester City competed fiercely with Chelsea in the final, they eventually lost 0-1 and unfortunately missed the Champions League trophy. After the season, Aguero left Manchester City, who had been playing for ten years, and then announced his retirement, while the Champions League became the deepest pain in his career.

Ronaldo: Lost the Champions League three times in his life, Brazilian football legend Ronaldo (Romans), has won the Golden Ball Award twice, and has been in the football world, winning many top events, including the World Cup. However, the Champions League trophy never missed him. Ronaldo's best Champions League result in his career was in the 2002-03 season. He reached the semi-finals of the Champions League with Real Madrid, but was eventually eliminated by Juventus in the semi-finals. Later, although Ronaldo joined AC Milan, due to the restrictions on the time of joining, he failed to play in the Champions League for Milan, and Milan also won the Champions League championship in the 2006-07 season, which is even more regrettable. Ronaldo's last chance to get in touch with the Champions League in his career was in 2007, but he has withdrawn from the Champions League competition, and this Big Ear Cup has never brought him glory.

Ibrahimovic: He has been close, but always missed

Swedish superstar Ibrahimovic, and his career has been spread across many European giants, such as Juventus, Barcelona, ​​Milan, etc. Although he has countless personal honors and championship trophys, Ibrahimovic has never been able to achieve his dream in the Champions League. The year closest to the Champions League took place in the 2009-10 season. At that time, Ibrahimovic transferred to Barcelona. Although Barcelona passed the championship and finally entered the Champions League semi-finals, they missed the Champions League trophy. Since then, Ibrahimovic has also played for other giants, and even left Barcelona to join teams such as Paris Saint-Germain, but has never been able to leave his own glory on the Champions League stage.

Toti: Loyalty and no regrets, the Champions League dream is hard to come true

Italian football legend Toti is known as the "Wolf King" and a symbol of Rome football club. Totti has devoted almost all his career to Roma. He is the absolute core and leader of the team, helping the team win many honors such as the Serie A championship and the Italian Cup. However, despite Totti's lofty status and reputation in Rome, his path to the Champions League has never been able to break through. The closest moment to the Champions League championship occurred in the 2006-07 and 2007-08 seasons, when he led Roma to the quarterfinals of the Champions League, which was also Toti's most glorious moment in the Champions League. Although he had the opportunity to join a giant club such as Real Madrid, Totti chose to stay in Rome, obsessed with his loyalty and love, and regretfully failed to win the Champions League honors.

These superstars in the world, despite their numerous glory and awards in their respective careers, have never been a part of their achievements. Whether it was Buffon's third-degree final defeat or Aguero's regretful miss, the story of each player is full of challenges and helplessness, proving that even the greatest player cannot easily touch this glorious trophy symbolizing the top of Europe.