Ten superb players who never won the ultimate prize.
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10) Dennis Bergkamp
Despite playing for some great Ajax and Arsenal sides, Dennis Bergkamp remains one of the greats of the game not to win the Champions League.
9) Francesco Totti
Given his commitment to AS Roma, one-club man Francesco Totti has not even played in the competition as much as he has deserved, let alone come close to winning it.
8) Michael Owen
Despite a career at the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid, Michael Owen never seemed to be around at the right time to lift a European Cup.
7) Ruud van Nistelrooy
One of the best strikers to play in the Champions League, former Manchester United star Ruud van Nistelrooy is the highest scorer in the history of the tournament not to win the trophy itself, or even play in a final.
6) Thiago Silva
One of the finest centre-backs in recent history, Thiago Silva is yet to get his hands on the Champions League despite playing for big names such as AC Milan and PSG.
5) Robin van Persie
A losing finalist with Arsenal in 2006, Robin van Persie is not even playing in the Champions League with Manchester United this season despite being such a top player for so many years now.
4) Ronaldo
One of the best players in modern history, who played for the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid and both Milan clubs, the original Ronaldo is undoubtedly one of the biggest surprises in never winning this trophy.
3) Cesc Fabregas
Another beaten finalist for Arsenal in 2006, Cesc Fabregas also joined Barcelona just at the wrong time and has never got his hands on the Champions League in his great career so far. Could this finally be the year?
2) Patrick Vieira
Surely the best midfielder never to even play in a final, Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira narrowly missed out on Inter Milan’s treble-winning year as he joined Manchester City that January…big mistake, and a real shame.
1) Zlatan Ibrahimovic
A superb player who just seems to have incredibly bad timing, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has played for many previous and recent winners – Barcelona, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Ajax – and somehow never won the trophy.