The Barça captain bows out with one final celebratory triumph, lifting his 32nd title in a storied career.
Sergio Busquets will end his time at Fútbol Club Barcelona after adding another league trophy to a long list of accolades. The midfielder and Barça captain has been a cornerstone for the side coached by Xavi Hernández, helping secure the regular season crown by clinching the alirón at the RCDE Stadium against Espanyol.
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How many titles has Busquets won at Barcelona?
Busquets’ rise began in the club’s youth system, climbing from the Barça subsidiary in the now-defunct Second B under Pep Guardiola. He broke into the first team in the 2008-2009 season, guided by Santpedor’s coach, who oversaw Barcelona’s first treble and later expanded that success into a sextet by the close of 2009. He quickly established himself as a regular starter, paired with Xavi and Iniesta to form one of football’s most celebrated midfields.
From then through the end of his time in Catalonia, Busquets has collected an impressive 32 trophies, including nine domestic titles, three Champions Leagues, seven Copas del Rey, three FIFA Club World Cups, three European Super Cups, and seven Spanish Super Cups. This haul reflects not only his consistency but his pivotal role in a team that defined an era for Barcelona and for Spanish football (Goal).
What titles has Busquets won outside of Barcelona?
Busquets is widely regarded as a central figure in a golden generation of Spanish football. He anchored the national team that won the 2010 FIFA World Cup and followed with the UEFA European Championship in 2012. His performances earned high praise from coaches who led him, with Vicente del Bosque once remarking that he would be happy to see his playing style reincarnated on the field (Goal).
In addition to his club success, the record of Busquets’ career highlights the depth of talent in Spanish football during the early 2010s, a period marked by a distinct playing philosophy that emphasized patient buildup, positional intelligence, and relentless pressing. His ability to read the game, break lines with simple passes, and maintain composure under pressure underscored his reputation as one of the defining midfielders of his generation (Goal).
At Barcelona, the tally of titles speaks to a sustained period of dominance, while on the international stage, his presence was a key component of Spain’s peak era. The combination of club and country success helps explain why Busquets is frequently cited as a model of leadership and reliability within the sport (Goal).