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The Billion-Dollar Game: The 10 Most Expensive Football Trophies in the World 2025

Football’s top Achievements aren’t just pieces of silverware, but blocks of gold, diamonds, and myth. These ten trophies are the most expensive in world football in 2025, and while they have monetary value, they are also associated with incredible significance.

FIFA World Cup Trophy

The FIFA World Cup Trophy has a worth of $20 million. The trophy is made of 18-carat gold and has a malachite base. The cup weighs 6.1 kg and is 36.5 cm tall. The trophy was created by Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974, and it is important to remember that FIFA never lets it leave, meaning winners get a replica trophy. It’s worth comes more in prestige than in precious materiality; it is cherished because it is the pinnacle of international football, held aloft by legends like Pelé and Messi.

UEFA Champions League Trophy

While the Champions League Trophy has an approximate worth of $20,000, it is priceless in terms of prestige. The trophy is made of sterling silver, and weighs 11 kg, and was first presented in 1967. It epitomizes elite club football in Europe and a thousand amazing moments.

Premier League Trophy

The trophy has a weight of 25.4kg and a height of 104cm. This piece, made by Asprey of London incorporates malachite and sterling silver. The golden lion on top of the trophy denotes the historical “three lions” of English football. The golden lion above represents English football’s “three lions” history. The trophy’s worth ranges from $10,000-$15,000. However its value represents victory in one of the hardest leagues in the world.

Copa Libertadores Trophy

This silver and wood trophy weighs almost 9 kg and has an overall height of 98 cm. It was manufactured in 1960 by Alberto De Gasperi. The trophy has a silver player standing full length on top of a globe. The wooden base has engraved names of all the winners, representing a strong sense of South American football pride.

UEFA Europa League Trophy

This silver cup on a yellow marble plinth weighs 15 kg and is unique because it has no handles. It is valued in the range of 10,000-15,000 euro. It is a common symbol of Europe’s resilient second-tier club competition and has evolved from the UEFA Cup into the modern UEFA Europa League in 2009.

FA Cup Trophy

This is the world’s oldest football trophy. It is made from sterling silver, stands 61.5 cm high and weighs 6.3 kg. It was made in 2014, and is valued at £1.1 million. The FA Cup symbolizes participation at every level of English football, from the grassroots to the Premier League giants.

Africa Cup of Nations Trophy

This gold-plated trophy is valued at around $150,000 and is 58 cm high. First given in 1957, this trophy has undergone 3 redesigns and it represents unity and pride across Africa, while serving as an inspiration for all football in Africa.

Ballon d’Or Trophy

This trophy weighs 12 kg and is worth about $600,000. The trophy is made out of gold and pyrite and has been awarded since 1956 for individual excellence. This trophy is also referred to as the “Oscars of Football,” and inspires footballers everywhere.

Serie A Trophy

The trophy known as the Coppa Campioni d’Italia, is made with blue sodalite as a base and weighs 8 kg. This trophy is valued close to $60,000 and is considered an hourglass shaped trophy by Cattolica Calvelli, which represents Italy’s heritage and tradition of football where each star featured on the clubs, denotes decades of success.

DFB-Pokal Trophy

This trophy is made with gold plate sterling silver and features gemstones. The cup is over 52 cm tall, weighs 6 kg and is worth more than $100,000. This trophy, crafted by artist Elisabeth Treskow, exemplifies finest craftsmanship and tradition in German football. Medals aside, this trophy and its tasteful design is simply a celebration of success in football cups.

David Njoroge

David Njoroge is a sports journalist who covers African football leagues, athletics, and major continental tournaments. He shares inspiring stories of athletes and the growing sports culture across Africa.

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