The UEFA Champions League (UCL) is one of the most prestigious competitions in football. Winning it is often the pinnacle of a player’s career, and some footballers have immortalized their triumph by getting tattoos of the coveted trophy. Here’s a list of notable players who proudly wear their UCL success on their skin.

1. Sergio Ramos

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• Trophy Tattoo: After captaining Real Madrid to multiple UCL titles, Ramos commemorated his success with a tattoo of the UCL trophy on his left leg.
• Significance: Ramos played crucial roles in Real Madrid’s triumphs, especially scoring the iconic last-minute equalizer in the 2014 final against Atlético Madrid.

2. Ángel Di María

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• Trophy Tattoo: The Argentine playmaker inked the UCL trophy on his left leg following Real Madrid’s 2014 victory, where he was the Man of the Match in the final.
• Significance: His stunning assists and relentless runs in the final solidified his place in UCL history.

3. Kingsley Coman

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• Trophy Tattoo: After scoring the only goal in Bayern Munich’s 2020 UCL final victory against PSG, Coman tattooed the trophy on his body.
• Significance: His winning header was a poetic twist, as it came against his boyhood club, PSG.

4. Dani Carvajal

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• Trophy Tattoo: As a key player in Real Madrid’s dominance of the UCL during the 2010s, Carvajal celebrated by tattooing the UCL trophy on his calf.
• Significance: A consistent performer in defense, Carvajal has been part of numerous UCL-winning campaigns.

5. Mario Mandžukić

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• Trophy Tattoo: The Croatian striker, then got a tattoo of the UCL trophy after winning the tournament with Bayern Munich in 2013.
• Significance: Mandžukić’s iconic bicycle kick in the 2017 final for Juventus remains one of the greatest goals in UCL history, even though it came in a losing effort.

6. Kevin-Prince Boateng

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• Trophy Tattoo: After winning the UCL with Barcelona in 2019, Boateng then celebrated his success with a tattoo of the trophy on his arm.
• Significance: While Boateng’s role in Barcelona’s campaign was minor, his tattoo underscores the personal pride of achieving this career milestone.

7. Isco

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• Trophy Tattoo: A pivotal figure during Real Madrid’s three-peat, Isco added a the trophy tattoo to his collection to commemorate his success.
• Significance: His silky skills and key contributions in midfield were instrumental during the club’s golden era.