Conference League Champions Through the Years: Every Trophy Winner Revealed

The announcement of yet another major UEFA tournament was met with skepticism when the Conference League was first unveiled, but Europe's third-tier continental competition has proven to be an unquestionable triumph.

The tournament has offered priceless opportunities to smaller clubs, enabling them to fulfill their European ambitions and battle opponents of a comparable standard for prestigious trophies.

Despite only launching this decade, the Conference League has already delivered countless unforgettable moments for clubs, players and fans throughout the continent.

Here is a complete overview of the competition's most decorated sides.

Full List of Conference League Champions

The Conference League's first edition ran in 2021–22, with Roma crowned as its inaugural champion. José Mourinho extended his remarkable record in UEFA competitions as he guided the Italian club to their first continental trophy since the 1960–61 season, secured through a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Arne Slot's Feyenoord in the final.

Another club ended a long wait for European glory the following season, with West Ham United claiming their first major honour since 1980. The most thrilling final to date was settled in the closing moments as Jarrod Bowen's goal sealed a 2–1 win over Fiorentina, the Italian side suffering defeat in the final once more in 2023–24.

On that occasion it was Olympiacos who overcame Fiorentina, the Greek giants dispatching the likes of Ferencváros, Fenerbahçe and Aston Villa on their way to the showpiece. The match required extra time to find a winner, with Ayoub El Kaabi netting his 11th goal of the tournament in the 116th minute to make history.

Chelsea stand as the most prominent club to have lifted the Conference League trophy, doing so in 2024–25. A disappointing domestic season left the Blues competing in a tournament not designed for clubs of their financial muscle and star-studded squads. Predictably, Chelsea cruised to the title, deploying their reserve players for much of the competition before dismantling Real Betis 4–1 in the final.

The 2025–26 final could produce a third English champion, with Crystal Palace set to face Rayo Vallecano.

Conference League All-Time Top Scorers