Italian football ranks as one of the biggest in world football, with top teams having dominated in the European soccer competition.
Today, when it comes to ranking the best Italian football clubs, Juventus leads the way, followed by teams like AC Milan and Inter Milan.
Note: This article is split into two; the first ranking shows the best teams currently, while the other shows teams based on historical context.
Top 10 best football clubs in Italy with rankings based on current performance:
1. Napoli
Napoli is arguably the best football club in Italy, having won two Italian Serie A titles within three years. The Naples-based club are also the reigning champions after winning the 2024/25 season.
Napoli also won the Coppa Italia in the 2019–20 season and the Supercoppa Italiana in 2025–26.
2. Inter Milan
Inter Milan has remained one of the most competent sides in the league over the years. The club won the league title recently in the 2023–24 season and two Coppa Italia titles in 2021–22 and 2022–23.
Inter Milan successfully reached the UEFA Champions League final in the 2024/25 season but lost to PSG.
3. Juventus
Juventus is arguably the biggest football club in Italy but has not been competitive in the last few years. The club's previous league success was in the 2019–20 season. However, they won the Coppa Italia in the 2023–24 season.
4. AC Milan
AC Milan is the second most successful team in Italy. However, the club's most recent success was in 2021–22 after almost ten years of waiting. The club also won the Supercoppa Italiana in 2024.
5. Atalanta BC
Atalanta has been a consistent team in the Italian Serie A over the years. The club won the UEFA Europa League in the 2023/24 season and has successfully finished in the top five in the past three seasons.
6. Bologna
Bologna has seen a resurgence in form lately in the Italian league. They won the Coppa Italia in 2024–25 after more than fifty years of waiting for a major trophy.
7. AS Roma
AS Roma is one of the traditional sides in Italian football historically. The club has maintained a high level of consistency in the top flight over the years. They won the UEFA Conference League in 2021–22.
8. ACF Fiorentina
ACF Fiorentina has also established itself as a household name in Italian soccer over the years. Despite missing out on the league title after coming close, the club maintains a strong position in the league.
In the last five seasons, ACF Fiorentina has achieved four placements in the top half of the league table and came close to winning the UEFA Conference League in two consecutive seasons (2022–23, 2023–24).
9. SS Lazio
Lazio has also maintained their frame in the Italian top flight over the years. The club has finished in the top half of the league table (top 10) for the 15th consecutive season and was close to winning the title in 2022–23. The club won the Supercoppa Italiana in 2019.
10. Udinese Calcio
Udinese Calcio is one of the most consistent teams in the Italian Serie A, having played in the top flight consecutively since the 95/96 season. One of their best finishes within this period was third in the 2011/12 season.
Most successful Italian football (soccer) teams
Juventus (71 Trophies)
Juventus is the most successful Italian football club in history, having won every major trophy from the domestic scene to the continental showpiece. The Turin-based club was and remains one of the biggest teams in world football.
Statistics show that Juventus has won 36 Italian Serie A titles throughout its history, with other major trophies including 15 Coppa Italia and nine Italian Super Cups (Supercoppa Italiana) titles. The club stand as record holders of these titles.
When it comes to international football competitions, Juventus also leads the way with two Intercontinental Cups, two European Cups (now the UEFA Champions League), one European Cup Winners' Cup, three UEFA Cups (Europa League), and two UEFA Super Cups.
It has been a total dominance by Juventus when it comes to winning major soccer trophies. The club has won a total of 71 trophies throughout its history.
Juventus was originally founded as Sport-Club Juventus on 1 November 1897 and is currently the second oldest of its kind. The club became a competitive force in the domestic scene in the 1930s and at the international level in the mid-1970s.
With these achievements on the domestic and continental stages, Juventus has one of the biggest fan bases. The club's supporters span across the European continent, throughout Italy and across the world, especially Asia and the Americas.
AC Milan (50 Trophies)
AC Milan is the second most successful Italian football club right now, with over 19 major trophies throughout its history. The Milan-based club has been a major force in both domestic and continental competitions with its performance and currently ranks as one of the best soccer clubs in the world right now.
Statistics show that AC Milan has won 19 Italian Serie A titles throughout its history, with other major domestic and international trophies, including 5 Coppa Italia titles and 8 Supercoppa Italiana (Super Cup) titles.
When it comes to performance on the continental and international stage, AC Milan is a household name, having won seven European Cup (now Champions League) titles, two
European Cup Winners' Cup, five European Super Cups, three Intercontinental Cups and one FIFA Club World Cup.
These performances show AC Milan's competitiveness at the biggest stage with major trophies. The club has won a total of 50 trophies throughout its history.
AC Milan was founded on 18 December 1899 as Milan Foot-Ball and Cricket Club. The club became a competitive team in the 1950–51 domestic scene and later a major force on the continent from the 1962–63 season.
With these achievements, AC Milan established itself as one of the biggest football clubs in the world with a significant fan base, especially in Europe, North and Latin America, and Asia.
Internazionale (Inter Milan, 46 Trophies)
Internazionale is the third most successful soccer team in Italy and has continued to maintain its position as a competitive force in the country and in Europe. The Milan-based club, alongside its neighbour AC, is one of the biggest clubs in the world.
Statistics show that Inter Milan has won Italian Serie A titles throughout its history and is the second club with the most league titles, behind Juventus. The club has also won other major domestic trophies, including nine Coppa Italia and eight Supercoppa Italiana (Super Cup).
When it comes to continental and international competitions, Inter Milan has also won significant trophies, including three European Cups (now Champions League), three UEFA Cups, two Intercontinental Cups and one FIFA Club World Cup.
These performances rank Inter Milan as one of the most successful football clubs in Italy. The club has now won a total of 46 trophies throughout its history.
Inter Milan was founded on 9 March 1908 as Football Club Internazionale. The team became a major contender in the domestic scene from the 1910s and a contender internationally from the 1963–64 season.
Inter Milan's success and record earned global recognition, making the club one of the most followed soccer teams from Italy to Europe to Latin America, and it has maintained such support ever since.
AS Roma (16 Trophies)
AS Roma is no pushover when it comes to Italian soccer. The club ranks as the fourth most successful team in the country, with a significant number of trophies throughout its history, especially in the domestic scene.
Statistics show that AS Roma has won three Italian Serie A titles throughout its history. The club has also won other major domestic trophies, including nine Coppa Italia, two Supercoppa Italiana (Super Cups) and one Serie B.
Roma also has their fair share of international trophies, with one UEFA Conference League, having come to win every major European soccer competition.
These performances rank the club as one of the most successful Italian football clubs. The club has now won a total of 16 trophies throughout its history.
AS Roma was founded on 7 June 1927, winning its first domestic title in 1941–42 and a European trophy in 2021–22.
The club's performance has earned it a top position in Italian football with several fans in Italy. The club is also recognised in Europe and across the globe.
Lazio (16 Trophies)
Lazio is the fifth most successful Italian football club, with an impressive number of trophies, particularly in the domestic scene. The club is also a powerhouse in Italy.
Statistics show that Lazio has won two Italian Serie A titles throughout its history. The club has also won seven Coppa Italia titles, five Supercoppa Italiana (Super Cups) and one Serie B.
Lazio is also not left out of European glory with the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and UEFA Super Cup titles. These performances rank the club as one of the best in the country historically, with 16 trophies throughout history.
Lazio was founded in 1900. Its competitiveness in the domestic scene began in the 1973–74 season with the continental success between 1998 and 1999. The club currently ranks as one of the clubs with the biggest fan bases in Italy as well as in Europe.
Napoli (14 Trophies)
Napoli is another competitive force in Italian football with major domestic trophies throughout its history. The club is also one of the Italian teams with a European trophy.
Statistics show that Napoli has won four Italian Serie A titles, with two titles within three seasons (2022–23, 2024–25). Other major trophies include six Coppa Italia, two Serie B and one Serie C1.
Napoli also has a European trophy to its name with one UEFA Cup (Europa League) title. These titles rank the club as one of the most successful teams in the country. The club has now won 14 trophies throughout its history.
The club was founded on 25 August 1926 as Associazione Calcio Napoli (6 September 2004 as Napoli Soccer, then SSC Napoli). The club consists of a strong fan base across Italy and is recognised across Europe.
Torino (12 Trophies)
Torino is the next team on the list, having won major trophies in the domestic scene. Statistics show that the club has won over seven league titles, especially during the time it was referred to as the Italian Football Championship.
Torino has also won other major domestic trophies, including five Coppa Italia and three Serie B. In Europe, the club was competitive and was close to achieving continental success. These performances show the club's success historically in Italy, with over 12 trophies throughout its history.
Torino was founded in 1906 as Foot-Ball Club Torino and has successfully established itself as a top contender in Italian football with a significant fan base across the country.
Bologna (11 Trophies)
Bologna is the next team on the list when it comes to ranking the most successful Italian football teams. The club has won seven league titles and three Coppa Italia, Serie B, and Serie C titles.
The club has also competed in European football and currently ranks as one of the most successful teams in Italy, with a total of 11 trophies throughout its history.
Bologna was founded on 3 October 1909 and has established itself as one of the most competitive clubs in the country.
Fiorentina (10 Trophies)
Fiorentina is also one of the most successful teams in Italian football, having won every major domestic trophy in Italy. Statistics show that the club has won two Italian Serie A, six Coppa Italia titles, one Supercoppa Italiana (Super Cup), and three Serie B.
Fiorentina has also competed at the highest level of European football, winning one UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and coming close to claiming other major trophies. The club currently has 10 major trophies throughout its history.
Fiorentina was founded on 29 August 1926 as Associazione Calcio Fiorentina (1 August 2002 as Florentia Viola, then ACF Fiorentina). The club currently is one of the top teams in the Italian Serie A.
Genoa (10 Trophies)
Genoa is the next club on the list as we continue to rank the most successful Italian football teams historically. The club has almost every major domestic trophy in the country.
Statistics show that Genoa had won nine Serie A titles, with the most trophies at the time it was referred to as the Italian Football Championship. Other domestic trophies include one Coppa Italia, six Serie B, and one Serie C/Serie C1.
When it comes to European football, Genoa has not won any trophy but has made some appearances. It currently has a total of 10 major trophies throughout its history and boasts of a significant fan base across Italy.
Parma (8 Trophies)
Parma is one of the unique teams in Italian soccer today as the club without the league title but with major trophies like the domestic cup and European trophy.
Statistics show that Parma has not won the Italian Serie A but has won three Coppa Italia, one Supercoppa Italiana, and Serie B, Serie C and D titles. In Europe, the club has been successful with two UEFA Cups (now Europa League), one European Super Cup and one European Cup Winners' Cup.
Sampdoria (7 Trophies)
Sampdoria has won one league title throughout its history. Other trophies include four Coppa Italia, one Supercoppa Italiana, and one Serie B. In Europe, the club won the European Cup Winners' Cup.
Pro Vercelli (7 Trophies)
Pro Vercelli was one of the most successful Italian soccer teams in the early years, with seven league titles.
Atalanta (2 Trophies)
Atalanta is currently establishing itself as one of the new forces in Italian football. The club has not won the league title but has one Coppa Italia, one UEFA Europa League and other lower divisional titles, including the Serie B and Serie C1.